Copyright © Simon G. Harris 2012Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

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Ephesians 3:10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,

We are central to God’s plan

Do we live up to that calling?

What would Jesus do if he lived in your street?

What would jesus do if he had your job?

What would Jesus do if he was a member of your club or

society?

Ephesians 3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father,

Paul’s response was PRAYERWhat’s your posture when you

are desperate?

Ephesians 3:14-15 For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.

Paul prays: “Father”We’re family - we have a

Father

how can we make our small groups more like family?

how can we make our teams more like family?

how can we make our groups and missional communities

more like family

Psalms 68:6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

Paul prays: “Father”We’re family - we have a

Father

Ephesians 3:16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

Paul prays: “strengthened”

Goaded into action!

Ephesians 3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,

Paul prays: “Christ-dwell”Controlling influence

John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

Paul prays: “Christ-dwell”Controlling influence

Ephesians 3:17-18 And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,

Paul prays: “Christ-love”The last, the least & the lost

Ephesians 3:19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Paul prays: “Be filled”What stops the full measure of

God?

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.