I. The missionary calling
A. Paul understood his calling was God’s working
B. Paul’s attitude toward his calling –
Less than the least of all the saints
II. The missionary purpose
A. To preach (euangelidzo)
1. unsearchable = anexikhneeastos
(INFINITE)
2. This is the key to Paul’s missionary
zeal
B. Modern evangelisms failed purpose –
‘Christ as the ticket to blessing’
C. May God enlighten us to grasp the glory
Of the infinite riches of Christ
1. may this be the key to our missionary
zeal
D. Have you received the unsearchable riches
of Christ?
III. The missionary message
A. What the unsearchable riches are NOT:
B. What ARE the unsearchable riches of Christ?
C. The unsearchable riches are ultimately
Christ Himself
1. “Familiarity breeds AWE”
2. Be a fanatic, enjoy Christ, and become
enthralled with Him who is your treasure!
