1. Why does Paul pray that God would open the Ephesians' eyes to discern "his incomparably great power"? .
These believers have had the blindness of lostness removed so they are now able to see Gods great power. His desire is for these believers to know the hope of His calling, the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and the surpassing greatness of His power. It is only with the enablement of His Spirit that we are able to understand and experience His great power, which is beyond anything we are capable of in our normal human experience.
2. What is wrong with their eyes?
They were formally blind to spiritual things. "2 Cor 4: 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." Now as new believers they will see things that they never imagined before. "18 Open my eyes, that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law. Psalm 119"
3. Where does this power operate according to 1:19?
This power operates in the believers, Christs body, His church.
4. Which miraculous event does Paul use as an example of this level and type of power?
The Resurrection of Christ.
Blessings,
Terry