The Most Important Things

June 6 & 7, 2015

IDENTITY: A Journey Through Ephesians 
Eph. 1:15-23

Today is graduation day for many of our teens. Some parents feel like they are under compulsion to give advice to young people, even the ones who want to relax and have fun. We just want them to succeed in real life and they need to know certain important things to thrive.
     
In the verses we’ll study this weekend, we’ll learn what the Apostle Paul regarded as the most important things for people to know. The second half of Ephesians 1 records a prayer. Like everyone else, Paul prayed about what mattered most to him. We’ll see that his prayer points out the most important things for us to know as well. We are going to glean some very practical advice about living real life in the real world. You can prepare by reading the passage ahead of time and praying for God to reveal what he wants you to see. Pray also that God will equip you to follow through with whatever challenge he has for you this week. While you’re praying, ask God for the boldness you need to invite a friend to come worship with you. I hope to see you.