Our Riches in Christ // Part 7
Priority Prayer
Pastor Paul Jackson
June 5, 2022

Ephesians 3:12-21

Introduction:

Priority Prayer: To be strengthened by

in our being VS 16

1) To

Like Jesus . VS 17

• 1 John 2:6 NIV “whoever claims to live in Jesus must walk as Jesus did.”

Dwell = to inhabit as one’s house, to settle down in and stay, to feel at home or to make a home in

• Hearts = our thoughts, attitudes, motives, desires, affections, emotions and will

2) To

Like Jesus . VS 17b-19b

• John 13:34 NIV 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

• Grasp = to understand mentally

and to lay hold of for oneself

3) To

Like Jesus . VS 19b

Romans 8:28-29 NLT 28 And we know that God causes everything to work togetherfor the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. 29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”

Philippians 2:13 NLT 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what
pleases him.

Galatians 5:22-23, 25 NLT 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. 25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.

Conclusion:
The request to be

and by the Holy Spirit is the priority prayer we should pray!