The Gift of Knowledge

The Holy Spirit # V: The Gift of Knowledge Ephesians 1:18-19

Introduction / Review I. The Occasion or the Immediate Context of Paul's Prayer for The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Lives of the Ephesian Christians A. Praising God's Grace, vs. 1-14 1. Not everyone is a recipient of God's grace, vs. 1-5 2. The Depth of God's grace, vs. 6-14 i.e. Ephesians 3:18 3. Faith is first (primary) among the graces… Romans 5:1; 1 Peter 1:5; 2 John 5:4 Lesson: Faith is God's gift… B. Paul Heard of Their Faith…vs. 15a C. …And Their Love…, vs. 15b 1. Faith and love are inseparable Galatians 5:6; cf. John 13:34; 15:17; 1 John 3:10ff

D. The Labor of Prayer…vs. 16 1. Prayer is a good labor…Colossians 1:7; 4:12 2. He prays without ceasing…

Lesson: 1. 2.

II. The Grand Subject of Paul's Prayer for the Ephesian Christian, vs. 17b-18 A. Note the direction of His Prayer; The Triune God…

B. The Specific Request… 1. The Knowledge of God… 2. “…hearts” enlightened…

III. Three Specific Area of Knowledge Connected To the Work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian… A. “The Hope to which you are called…” vs. 18b… 1. Our calling is irresistible… 2. Our hope is certain, Romans 8:24; Hebrews 6:19

B. “The Riches of His Glorious Inheritance…” vs. 18c…Colossians 1:12; Romans 8:32

C. “The Immeasurable Greatness of His Power…” vs. 19 Colossians 2:12-13

Application: