Ephesians 3:18

 

Ephesians 3:18

Paul Prays that They Would be Able Fathom the Love of Jesus

 

Eph 3:18  May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 

            1.      How to Pray that Others Are Able to Comprehend the Amazing Love of Jesus?

a.       Pray that they can enjoy their portion with all the saints

                                                              i.      They already have the down payment of their future inheritance in heaven

1.      Ephesians 1:13-14 

                                                            ii.      All believers are saints

1.      Colossians 1:2 

b.      Pray that they can explore the vastness of its breadth

                                                              i.      Jesus’ love is for all the peoples of the earth

1.      Revelation 5:9-11 

c.       Pray that they would be overwhelmed by the limitlessness of its length

                                                              i.      Jesus’ love is like the number line, infinite in one direction as well as the other

1.      Hebrews 13:8 

2.      Romans 8:38-19 

d.      Pray that they would study the mystery of its depth

                                                              i.      Jesus’ love is a secret love that is only for the recipients

1.      Revelation 2:17 

                                                            ii.      Jesus’ love is for the worthless

1.      Romans 3:10-12 

                                                          iii.      Jesus’ love is for His enemies

1.      Romans 5:8 

e.       Pray that they could climb toward the top of its astonishing height

                                                              i.      Jesus love perfects us into His likeness

1.      John 17:21-24 

                                                            ii.      Jesus’s love cleanses us from all our blemishes

1.       Ephesians 5:25-27