That You May Know

Eph. 1:18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Christ is the Head and we are His Body!

Our hope in Christ is certain! 

Not maybe but infallible!!

Definition of infallible: never failing

We are God's resources for God's purpose!

We are instruments of God!

FIRST TEAM DISCIPLESHIP”

Ephesians 1:15-23

15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints,

16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,

18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might

20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,

21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church,

23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Key Truth:

Spiritual illumination leads to our realization of God’s restoration.

• This is why this text is in the Bible.

• This is God’s will for you.

• This is God’s way of accomplishing his will.

Understanding who you are and why you’re here...

• Spiritual Illumination. (Ephesians 1:15-18)

God gives you intimate knowledge of Him. 

God gives you spiritual insight into

His plan.

• Our Realization (Ephesians 1:18-20) 

God includes you intentionally.

God treasures you immensely.

God resources you immeasurably.

• God’s Restoration (Ephesians 1:20-23)

God raised Jesus from the dead.

God put Jesus in charge of everything forever. 

God gave Jesus to us to make

everything right.

Applying God’s truth to your life...

1. Pray for God’s Spirit to help you get this.

2. Stop believing lies about your inadequacy.

3. Give this mission everything you’ve got.

Thanks Pastor Jim!