Gospel Mystery Prayer and Praise

Main idea: The gospel mystery in Ephesians 1-3 greatly elevates our prayers and praises and lays a foundation for the ethical Christian conduct required of us in Ephesians 4-6. Outline: I. Prayer (vv. 14-19). A. Introduction (vv. 14-15). B. Petitions (vv. 16-19). 1. Petition #1 (vv. 16-17). 2. Petition #2 (vv. 18-19a). 3. Petition #3 (v. 19b). II. Praise (vv. 20-21). A. Address (v. 20). B. Ascription of praise (v. 21).