Paul prays for the Ephesians to experience the fullness of Christ’s love by his Spirit. Since the Father blesses his children out of the abundance of glory, we should expect his power and love to cause us to grow to maturity as we come to him in the prayer of faith.

Paul’s imprisonment was for the sake of his call to take the gospel to the Gentiles. Since the mystery of Christ has been revealed to us in the gospel, we must consider sacrifice for the sake of those who are glorified through its power to be our honor and glory.

Believers experience reconciliation, unity, and peace with God by faith in his Son. Since God has brought about the most amazing reversal for all who trust in Jesus, we must commemorate the new life we have in Christ and renew our commitment to his body, the church.

In order to more fully appreciate the richness of God's mercy and greatness of his love, we must consider how spiritually destitute we once were, when we walked according to the dictates of our sinful flesh. But in Christ believers enjoy the complete transformation of our present circumstances and the promise of rich blessings for eternity to come in order to display God's unsurpassed generosity.

Paul prays that the Ephesians would know the full measure of what they have in Christ. Since Jesus has risen and ascended believers have abundant spiritual blessings, which we must come to know and experience more and more.

The triune Lord is praised for his mercy and grace in salvation. Since God has accomplished this great redemption and placed us in Christ by the self-giving of his Son and the sealing of the Spirit, we ought to glorify him and give him praise.

Paul’s ministry in Ephesus was gospel-focused and gospel-powered to the glory of God. Since the word of God is powerful to save and keep all who believe, we must commit ourselves to making disciples and teach them to trust in and follow the Scriptures.

Paul’s sermon in Athens focuses on knowing and worshiping the one, true God. Since Jesus is the Man sent from God who will judge the earth, we must turn from our sinful self-directed worship and bow before the true God.