Introduction: 

1. A lesson in faithful prayer (v15-16). 

2. Paul’s purposeful prayer (v17-23) 

• To know the hope of his calling… 

• To know the riches of his glorious inheritance… 

• To know the surpassing greatness of his power… 

Conclusion: 

Recommended Reading: 

• A good Study Bible, such as published by Zondervan Press. 
• Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan. 
• How to read the Bible book by book, by Fee and Stewart. 
• According to Plan, by Graeme Goldsworthy. 
• Practical Religion, by J.C. Ryle. 
• Knowing God, by J.I. Packer.