Paul's Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession

Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul’s Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession I. Prayer of Thanksgiving (vv. 15-16) A. For their faith in the Lord Jesus B. For their love for all the saints II. Prayer of intercession (vv. 17-23) A. For the knowledge of God (v. 17c) 1. Through the Spirit of wisdom (v. 17b) 2. Through the Spirit of revelation (v. 17b) B. For enlightened understanding (v. 18a) 1. Concerning the hope of his calling (v. 18b) 2. Concerning the riches of the glory of his inheritance (v. 18c) 3. Concerning the greatness of his power (v. 19a) a) The focus of his power (v. 19a) b) The demonstration of his power (vv. 19b-21) (1) The resurrection of Christ (v. 19b-20b) (2) The exaltation of Christ (v. 20c) (a) Above all authorities (v. 21a) (b) Above every name (v. 21b) (i) In this age (ii) In the age to come c) The position of his power (v. 22a) d) The purpose of his power (vv. 22b-23) (1) To build his church (2) To fill his church 1