St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Kansas City - Weekly Talks

Today we come to the close of chapter 3 of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Paul leads us into a most holy place, giving us the words of his prayer for the Church. This glimpse of Paul’s prayer for the Church, is to be a guide for us, as we enter His gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. I want to make a few observations of this prayer and then we’ll spend some time praying it. It is my hope if you’re not accustomed to praying the Scriptures, that you might use the bible as your chief means of prayer. For all New Testament worship is grounded in the life of the Holy Trinity. Thus prayer becomes a participation in this life, a communion of love. Let’s begin with verse 14: For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, For this reason… Spanning three chapters, Paul is recalling his comprehensive, cosmic vision of salvation in Christ. I bow my knees before the FATHER (the Spirit, v. 16 & Christ, v.17 – we share in the life,