The Christian and Prayer

Lesson 13

Psalm 19:14

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

1 Kings 18:20-3926 Then they called on the name of Baal from

morning till noon. "O Baal, answer us!" they shouted. But there was no response; no one answered. And they danced around the altar they had made. 36 At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: "O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. 37 Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again."

What is Christian prayer?

1 It is a conversation with God, either out loud or silent.

Isaiah 59:2 Galatians 3:26

But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

What is Christian prayer?

1 It is a conversation with God, either out loud or silent.

2 It is a privilege for believers through faith in Jesus.

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Ephesians 6:18 Philippians 4:6

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

What is Christian prayer?

1 It is a conversation with God, either out loud or silent.

2 It is a privilege for believers through faith in Jesus.

3 Something God commands all believers to do for their good.

Acts 9:10-12

In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!" "Yes, Lord," he answered. 11 The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight."

What is Christian prayer?

1 It is a conversation with God, either out loud or silent.

2 It is a privilege for believers through faith in Jesus.

3 Something God commands all believers to do for their good.

4 A natural response (fruit) of faith in Jesus.

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John 15:16 1 Timothy 2:5

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.

How should we pray?

1 In Jesus' name (trusting in him as our Savior).

1 John 5:14 John 15:7

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.

How should we pray?

1 In Jesus' name (trusting in him as our Savior).

2 According to God's will (We study the Bible and ask the Spirit's help to figure out God's will).

James 1:5-7

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

How should we pray?

1 In Jesus' name (trusting in him as our Savior).

2 According to God's will (We study the Bible and ask the Spirit's help to figure out God's will).

3 Trusting that God will hear and answer our prayers in his own time and way.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:9-13

This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

For what should we pray?

1 Especially for spiritual blessings, but also for physical needs.

Matthew 7:7 Psalm 50:15

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.

For what should we pray?

1 Especially for spiritual blessings, but also for physical needs.

2 For our needs (with personal petitions)

1 Timothy 2:1

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone.

For what should we pray?

1 Especially for spiritual blessings, but also for physical needs.

2 For our needs (with personal petitions)

3 For the needs of others (with intercessions)

What should we include in our prayers?

doration

What should we include in our prayers?

onfession

What should we include in our prayers?

hanksgiving

What should we include in our prayers?

upplication

(Humble request)

Prayer Helps:

1 PosturePosture--kneeling, folded hands, bowed head

2 PlacePlace--alone, scheduled time

3 ContentContent--own words (ex corde), prayer book, out loud

4 Prayer and Bible studyBible study go together.

The prayer Jesus taught us: The Lord's Prayer

Main Parts of the Lord's Prayer

1 Address2 7 Petitions3 Doxology (word of

praise)