The Power of God in Jesus Ephesians 1:20-23

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The Power of God in Jesus Ephesians 1:20-23 Studies in Ephesians (7)

Paul’s Prayer (15-23) Continual prayer with thanks For wisdom and knowledge That they may know the hope of His calling, glory of inheritance & greatness of the Lord’s power His power in Jesus Christ

Raised from the dead (1:20) Jesus DID rise from the dead Demonstrates God’s power, Rom. 1:3-4 Our confidence, 1 Cor. 15:54-57, 6:4 Also spiritual, Rom. 6:8-11

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22) “Seated at His right hand” authority cf. Gen. 41:40 1 Peter 3:22, Heb. 1:3, 8:1, 10:12, 12:2 Col. 3:1, Acts 5:31, …

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22) Jesus is now reigning He is Lord and King - Acts 2:36, 1 Cor. 15:24-26, Col. 1:13-14 This defeats premillenialism

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22) In heavenly places – John 18:36, Luke 17:31

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22) Far above: Principalities – high authority cf. Titus 3:1, Lk. 12:11 Heavenly places - Eph. 3:10, 6:12, Col.1:16 Romans 8:38-39

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22) Far above: Power – authority, permission Matthew 28:18 Might – great potential or ability Dominion – lordship Col. 1:15-17, 1 Pet. 3:22

Seated at His Right Hand (1:20-22) Every name that is named: In this age and the age to come Phil. 2:9-11, Rev. 1:5, 1 Tim. 6:15 1 Cor. 15:27-27 – only exception

Head over the church (1:22-23) All things under His feet Christ is head of the church Matt. 16:18, 28:18 Colossians 1:17-18 As Head, we must follow His instructions Unity, 1 Cor. 1:10, Jn. 17:20-21

Head over the church (1:22-23) We are His body! Every part is important Eph. 4:15-16, cf. 1 Cor. 12 He gives us life As His body, in a sense, He needs us – by design (Eph. 3:10)

Head over the church (1:22-23) The fullness of Him who fills all in all In Him we find completeness Colossians 2:9-10 Fullness, Eph. 3:19, 4:13

Are we demonstrating the power of Jesus in our lives?