‘Stephenas, Fortunatus And Achaicus.’
1 Corinthians 16:17-18.
a) These men made Apostle Paul rejoice and be glad.
b) They were willing to travel and serve Apostle Paul.
c) They were a big help to Apostle Paul.
d) They were a wonderful encouragement to Apostle Paul because they had the Gift of Encouragement.
e) They were to be given proper honour in the Corinthian Church because they served so well.
(Through this QT I thank God for Stephanas, Fortunatus And Achaicus – good examples for any Church)
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‘Apostle Paul’s Thankful And Powerful Prayer.’
Ephesians 1:16-23.
a) Ephesians 1:16. Paul prayed with a thankful heart regularly for the Ephesian Church.
b) Ephesians 1:17. Paul prayed for them to have Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding so that they could grow in the Knowledge of God.
c) Ephesians 1:18. Paul prayed for their hearts to be flooded with Light so that they could understand the wonderful future that the Lord has promised to those people whom He has called.
d) Ephesians 1:18. Paul prayed that they would realise what a rich and glorious Inheritance God has given to His People.
e) Ephesians 1:19-20. Paul prayed that the Ephesian Church would begin to understand the incredible greatness of His Power for the people who Believe on Him. This is Resurrection Power.
f) Ephesians 1:21-22. Paul prayed about the ultimate Authority of Jesus Christ Who is the Head of the Church.
g) Ephesians 1:22-23. Paul prayed about their understanding that the Church is Christ’s Body and it is to be filled with Him.
(This Second one teaches me about Apostle Paul’s Thankful And Powerful Prayer for the Ephesian Church)
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Chris.
There are many people today who I think are dangerous people and they are also people in danger because they want power, human power and power over humanity. These people are always making trouble in Churches. We should all give place to the Resurrection Power of the Lord Jesus which is also the Power of the Holy Spirit.
