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Introduction
Summarize:
Verses 15-23 are a single sentence
commendation v 15
SUPPLICATION v16-18
revelation v18-23
The result of what we pray for the saints (wisdom and revelation) results in us knowing God’s salvation.
Knowing God’s salvation changes how we live our lives.
Exposition
Author: Paul
Audience: All the saints
Content: v18 - Once we know God, we become enlightened to eternity.
Context: Paul’s prayer for the saints.
Comparison: Eph 1:15 “Because I have heard of your faith...”
Explanation
Verse 17
Paul has not ceased praying for the saints for their wisdom and revelation.
Verse 18
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened
KJV “the eyes of your understanding”
Eye = how we perceive
Heart = how we internalize (understand)
ILLUSTRATION - Learning an instrument: thinking through vs on command
Many of us are saved, but still thinking through the idea of eternity instead of just living in its truth.
Here’s the evidence: Compare verse 15 to verse 18.
Why would someone who already has faith need to be further enlightened?
Because there is more to see and understand about the God who saved us; better understanding how we are saved helps us understand how He will work in and save others.
that you may know what is the hope to which He has called you
What is the hope?
Rescue from our deserved punishment for our sinfulness.
what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints
MSG - (so you can) grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life He has for His followers.
Eternity changes how we live
In our destiny: Heaven vs Hell
In our lifestyle:
Application
Knowing God enlightens us to salvation
Knowing God enlightens us to obedience
Knowing God enlightens us to ministry
Response: Salvation / Obedience (Baptism) / New Ministry
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