DAY 4 ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE – Read Ephesians 1:1-3:21. From what truths found in 1:1-3:12 does Paul base his prayer in 3:14-19? in 1:15-23 & 3:14-19. How are they alike? How are they different? In Compare Paul’s prayers what specific ways might transform your own prayers for other believers? Paul’s prayers Chapters 1-3 of Ephesians are known as the notice that the doctrine “doctrinal” chapters, but Paul writes about prompts him to explode in praise to God and prayer for His people. How do you respond to as you study Scripture? Are you intellectually stimulated but not moved to “doctrine” action, praise, or prayer? Are you tempted to ignore doctrine and move directly to experience? How are each of these positions dangerous, and how can they be avoided? DAY 5 ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE – Read Ephesians 3:14-21. How does the ability of God described in v. 20 empower the accomplishment of that for which Paul prays in vs. 14-19? How does v. 20 fuel your own pursuit of holiness as you crucify sin? How does it fuel your worship? How does it help you overcome sorrow, grief, disappointment, and failure? Are you and of amazing and God-glorifying things in your personal life and ministry, “asking” “thinking” especially since God is able to do even more? How might you dream bigger? Consider the truths found in vs. 20-21 in relation to current and future ministries of BCC. How might we pursue kingdom advancing plans in a way that matches power in vs. 20-21? In God’s what ways might we and about more magnificent ways to see glory shine “ask” “think” God’s through our church, especially since He is able to do so much more than this!?!?!?! How might we as a church dream and plan for even more impactful ministries? DATE: May 28, 2017 PASSAGE: Ephesians 3:14-21 A Prayer for Spiritual Strength & Empowerment
DAY 4 – ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE Read Ephesians 1:1-3:21. From what truths found in 1:1-3:12 does Paul base his prayer in 3:14-19? Compare Paul’s prayers in 1:15-23 & 3:14-19. How are they alike? How are they different? In what specific ways might Paul’s prayers transform your own prayers for other believers? Chapters 1-3 of Ephesians are known as the “doctrinal” chapters, but notice that the doctrine Paul writes about prompts him to explode in praise to God and prayer for His people. How do you respond to “doctrine” as you study Scripture? Are you intellectually stimulated but not moved to action, praise, or prayer? Are you tempted to ignore doctrine and move directly to experience? How are each of these positions dangerous, and how can they be avoided? DAY 5 – ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE Read Ephesians 3:14-21. How does the ability of God described in v. 20 empower the accomplishment of that for which Paul prays in vs. 14-19? How does v. 20 fuel your own pursuit of holiness as you crucify sin? How does it fuel your worship? How does it help you overcome sorrow, grief, disappointment, and failure? Are you “asking” and “thinking” of amazing and God-glorifying things in your personal life and ministry, especially since God is able to do even more? How might you dream bigger? Consider the truths found in vs. 20-21 in relation to current and future ministries of BCC. How might we pursue kingdom advancing plans in a way that matches God’s power in vs. 20-21? In what ways might we “ask” and “think” about more magnificent ways to see God’s glory shine through our church, especially since He is able to do so much more than this!?!?!?! How might we as a church dream and plan for even more impactful ministries? DATE: May 28, 2017 PASSAGE: Ephesians 3:14-21 A Prayer for Spiritual Strength & Empowerment