1. Finally! (Eph.6:10) Eph.6:18-24

2. I. Prayer, 18

3. ‘All’ About Prayer all 1. Periods: all all 2. Prayers: all prayer & supplication all 3. Perseverance: all – firm persistence all 4. Persons: all saints  Paul includes himself, 19 Keep on; keep alert. Ac.20:31 Keep on; keep alert. Ac.20:31

4. I. Prayer, 18 II. Preaching, 19

5. We need the prayers of those who care Word: God’s part (‘given to me’) Mouth: Paul’s part  Make known: clear. Col.4:3; Ac.9:15  Boldly: courage. Ac.28:31 Ex.4:12Ac.28:17

6. I. Prayer, 18 III. Power, 20 II. Preaching, 19

7. Ambasssador in bonds A representative of a ruling authority Full title: 1 ambassador extraordinary & 2 plenipotentiary  1 used for special service  2 with full powers to represent a government

8. Ambassador facts Official representative of kings & rulers. 2 Sm.10:1-2 Treatment of ambassador reflects view of ruler who sent them. 2 Sm.10:3-6.  Chains, Ac.28:20 (2 Tim.2:9)  Speak boldly, Ac.9:27  Ought, 1 Co.9:16 Views of Paul

9. I. Prayer, 18 IV. Personal, 21-22 II. Preaching, 19 III. Power, 20

10. What I do, 21 Tychicus Col.4:7-8. 2 Tim.4:12 Care for others, 22 In danger of discouragement, 3:13 Ac.14, report of work Without Paul, no epistle Without Tychicus, no delivery

11. I. Prayer, 18 V. Parting, 23-24 II. Preaching, 19 III. Power, 20 IV. Personal, 21-22

12. The short list Peace, 1:2; 6:15. Love, 1:4; 6:23-24. Faith, 1:1; 6:21, 23. Grace, 1:2; 6:24. Sincerity, 6:24. “To love one with never diminishing love.” Double meaning? Sincerely + Eternally.

13. 1. Tragedy Conclusion 1. Tragedy Ephesians is challenging, but worth the effort. Hb.5:11-14 An error message will find you Present study habits determine future response

14. 2. Christ & church Conclusion 2. Christ & church ChristHead of church, 1:22-23 ChristCornerstone, 2:20 ChristSavior, 5:23 ChristNourisher, 5:29 Church manifests wisdom of God, 3:10 Church submits to Christ, 5:24 Christians are members of body, 4:4, 16

15. 3. We can be what they were Conclusion 3. We can be what they were Believe what they believed, 1:13 (Ga.1) Obey what they obeyed, 1:13; 5:26 Work as they worked, 4:16 Live as they lived, 4:1, 20 Worship as they worshipped, 5:19 Remain faithful in local congregation, Rv.2:4-5 “Each one of us is God’s special work of art, but it is up to us to keep satan from ruining the canvas”