For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 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, 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, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
Ephesians 1:15-19
- God revealing Himself to us:
- Experiencing His love: Eph. 3:14-19
- 10 Qualities of God’s Love to know
- God’s love is a sacrificially giving love – John 3:16
- God’s love is a sympathizing love – John 11:33-36
- God’s love is a comforting love – 2 Thess. 2:16-17
- God’s love is a satisfying love – Ps. 63:3
- God’s love is a conquering love – Rom. 8:35-39
- God’s love is a teaching love –Job 5:17-18, Heb. 12:5-11
- God’s love is a restoring love – John 21:15-17
- God’s love is a directing love – Gal. 2:20
- God’s love is an unfailing love – Jeremiah 31:3
- God’s love is a delivering love – Rev. 1:4-6
Application:
Creates spiritual appetite to know more of Him and His love
Psalm 63:1, John 14:21
Deepens consecration to Christ and His mission
2 Corinthians 5:14-20