Paul pulls back the veil on his prayer life for the believers, which is focused on the love of God, the power of God, and the glory of God. The beginning of the prayer relates the interrelationship between knowing and growing in the love of God. This foundation of Paul’s prayer in Christ’s love leads into the fathomless power of God and the magnificent glory of God.
Ephesians 3:14-21
SERMON OUTLINE
Unity Through One Father (vs. 14-15)
Christ’s Dwelling Place (vs. 16-17a)
Experiencing Christ’s Love (vs. 17b-19)
Doxology: Glory to the Mind-Blowing God (vs. 20-21)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- How would you define “love”? How does God’s love differ from the way society shows love today?
- Describe a situation or a story in which you experienced God’s love through others.
- Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-5. Does God reveal any way in which the way you love others can improve?
- How can you be a better example of Christ’s love this week?
- Paul writes in Ephesians 3:18 that he prays that believers come to experience God’s love through fellowship with one another. What does God bring to your mind when reading this?
DIG DEEPER
Take the prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 and make it personal. In prayer, ask God to:
- Give you what you need in order for Christ to change you into a vessel of His love to those around you.
- Bring you to a place of being rooted deeper and firmly grounded in the truth of His love.
- Give you the confidence to go before God freely in prayer with faith that He can answer any prayer beyond your imagination according to His will.