TEXT:  EPHESIANS 3:8-13

I. A proper perspective (v. 8ª)
A. Personal responsibility (“Unto me,…”)
B. Humble evaluation (“…who am less than the least of all saints,…”)
C. Accurate estimation (…is this grace given…”)
II. A proper plan (vv. 8b-9)
A. God’s plan for our lives begins with benefitting from His grace
B. God’s plan continues with His children helping others see His mystery
C. God’s plan is for His creation to bring Him the honor He deserves as the Creator  (Proverbs 16:4, Isaiah 45:23, Romans 14:7-12, Philippians 2:8-11)
III. A proper purpose (vv. 10-13)
A. Helping people in churches know the wisdom of God (v. 10)
B. Helping people in churches obey God’s mission in Christ (v. 11)
C. Helping people in churches glory in tribulation by faith (vv. 12-13