Ephesians 1:1-6

Ephesians 1:3

We are to bless God

Ephesians 1:3a

Psalm 145:10 NKJV

1 Chronicles 29:13-14

Isaiah 6:8

We must view God correctly.

When God is viewed correctly, He become the object of our gratitude not of our dread.

John 3:16

1 John 4:9-10

If we are to view God correctly then we must regard Him as the God of our Lord Jesus Christ.

John 20:17

Matthew 27:46

Ephesians 1:17

If we are to view God correctly then we must regard Him as the father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 4:4-5

We must recognize that Jesus Christ is ‘OUR’ Jesus Christ.

Colossian 2:9-11

We need to appreciate God for all He has done for us.

Ephesians 1:3b

First, we must realize that the blessings exist now!

Ephesians 1:7-9

Second, we therefore need to have a right understanding of these blessings.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Third, the blessings are ours personally.

Ephesians 3: 14-16

Finally, the blessings are not limited.

Ephesians 3: 17-19

(NASB 2020)