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Title: Given Insight into the Mystery! (Part Two) Principalities / Powers
Key Verses: “To me, who am the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 3:8-10
Key Background: Eph 3:1-7
- Mystery of the dispensation of the grace of God v2
- Mystery made known by revelation v3
- Mystery revealed by the Spirit to apostles and prophets v5
- Mystery concerning the Gentiles v6
Key Framework and Points: Eph 3:8-12 mystery, revealed, secret, unknown
1) Paul, least of all the saints v8 (see 3:1-2)
2) Mystery that I should preach v8 preach – proclaimed, announce, broadcast
a. Unsearchable riches of Christ unsearchable
3) Mystery of our fellowship v9 fellowship – community, family, communion
a. Hidden in God (timing)
b. Whom created all things
4) Mystery of God’s manifold wisdom v10 manifold – many, various, multiple
a. Made known by the church
b. Principalities and powers principalities – countries, territories, domains
5) Mystery according to the eternal purpose v11 purpose – intent, aim, function
6) Mystery of our boldness and confidence v12 boldness – bravery, courage, valour
confidence – sureness, assurance, faith
Key Discipleship Principle:
The disciple needs to come to a deeper understanding about the mysteries of the principalities and powers and to take a stand with boldness and confidence in the power of our Lord Jesus Christ as a testimony concerning the principalities of this world.

Key Personal Application:
Our life must be one that lives and function according to the headship of Christ, who reveals to us the deep truths of the mysteries of God, who has created and given us manifold wisdom and riches so that we can walk in fellowship of boldness and confidence in Christ Jesus.

Key Church Application:
The church as a body of believers must realize that we are called to make known to all principalities and powers the various truths concerning the power of God in Christ Jesus. Plus, to walk in fellowship with one another under the headship of Christ.

Key Question: Has our eyes been opened to the mystery and power of Jesus Christ who has called us to proclaim the unsearchable riches of Christ also in the heavenly realms?

Key Prayer Focus for Today: To pray, that we may today walk in fellowship and wisdom of His grace with boldness and confidence according to His eternal purposes for our lives.

Feb 19, 2022. #695