Eph 3

What is this mystery in eph 3:9? Read chapt 1 (NIV is fairly clear) all things together in Christ

(context eph 2) Why did he make known the mystery to us?

facts Why did God create all things? 3:9-10

What's the only thing Paul refers to in this book as being created? The church!! 2:10

What's God's point in raising up a people?

to prove everyone else doctrinally wrong?

to make everyone the same denomination?

Show his wisdom, how? Through the church

to whom	rulers and the authorities

Is there some question about his wisdom?

What is the wisdom of God in Eph 3? If the church is supposed to reveal it to the universe, what is the mission of the church in Eph 3?

3 purposes for Paul's prayer for church in 3:14-

God will give strength

be able to comprehend

be filled with all the fullness of God!