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LESSON 1
PRAYER: A TRUE WISH SENT GODWARD
I. INTRODUCTION
Main Study Verse:
“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak” (Ephesians 6:18-20).
II. PRAYER IN THE SCRIPTURES
The following passages are different prayers found throughout the Bible. Pay close attention to the individual features of each prayer in order that the underlying heart behind each will surface. We invite you to come and learn from the Word of God itself on this subject.
A. 1 Chronicles 17:16-27 (cf. vv. 1-16)—David’s prayer after God makes an eternal covenant with him
B. 2 Chronicles 6:12-42 (cf. 6:1-11)—Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the
Temple
1 Samuel 1:9-18 (cf. 1:25-28)—Hannah’s prayer in Shiloh concerning her future son
Matthew 6:5-15 (cf. entire chapter)—Christ’s pattern of prayer for His disciples given during the Sermon on the Mount
Colossians 1:3:-14—The Pauline missionary team’s prayer for the Colossian church
John 17:1-26—The high-priestly prayer of Jesus Christ in the garden of
Gethsemane
III. PRAYER ELABORATED
In this section, we want to delve deeper into prayer and thus have a fully-rounded understanding of it. Instead, conscious, organized reflection upon the Scriptures is required, even more so than in the previous section. Please make any pertinent observations.
Approaches of Prayer
Praise & Thanksgiving—worshipful adoration of the Lord
Psalm 116
Psalm 145
2. Confession—agreeing with God, usually about one’s sins
a. Psalm 51 (cf. Psalm 32)
b. Daniel 9:3-19 (esp. vv. 5-15)
3. Petition—requests made particularly for oneself
a. Psalm 13
b. Jonah 2:1-9
4. Intercession—requests for others
a. Exodus 32:11-14
b. Numbers 14:13-19
B. Attitudes in Prayer
Prayer, like singing praise, must be a heartfelt cry unto the Lord. Here are some of the heart-attitudes that must attend biblical prayer.
1. Faith—trusting God; having confidence in His purpose and power as revealed in the Word of God
a. Matthew 21:18-22
b. Hebrews 4:14-16
2. Submission/Humility—being humbled by and yielded to the sovereign purpose of God
a. Psalm 40:1
b. Matthew 26:39; Luke 22:41-42
3. Passion—earnestness and fervency
a. Nehemiah 1:6
b. Psalm 55:1-2
4. Watchfulness—a spiritual (Spirit-given) sense of alertness
a. Luke 21:34-36
b. Eph. 6:18
C. Actions Related to Prayer
The Bible gives us several postures of prayer. These are descriptive and not prescriptive in nature. Beyond that in Matthew 5:5-8, Christ instructs His disciples on what not to do in prayer. Here are simply two overarching commitments that we must make regarding prayer.
1. Devotion—a continual and steadfast heart of prayer
a. Acts 6:4
b. Col. 4:2
c. 1 Thess. 5:17
2. Perseverance—a tenaciousness to the actual practice of prayer
a. 1 Kings 8:58-60
b. Psalm 123 (esp. vv. 1-2)
c. Luke 18:1-8
V. PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE
As we come now specifically to personal application, be ready to probe your own life. Do not be satisfied until you have overturned every stone so that you may have a more comprehensive understanding of your heart for prayer and how you can bolster it. Without a passion for the glory of God, a passion for prayer cannot be sustained. Ultimately, loving God first and foremost will determine the discipline and delight of your prayer life.
A. Major Lessons on Prayer
1. List several challenging insights you have gained from the Bible study and from any of the auxiliary writings concerning prayer.
2. How has your understanding of prayer been transformed and deepened by this study?
3. In a sentence or two, please define prayer in your own words.
B. Prayer Vocabulary
1. What are some phrases that believers utilize in their communication with God that perplex or even trouble you?
2. What insights regarding this dimension of your prayer life have you gained from the Bible reading/study and Christian writings?
3. Do you use any stock phrases that you do not understand? If so, what are they and what do you propose to do about them?
C. Hindrances to Prayer
The following are some biblical hindrances to prayer. Reflect upon which ones are currently keeping you from maximizing your prayer life. List some issues or attitude that may hinder prayer:
D. Focusing on Jesus, the Greatest Model of Prayer
Prayerfully read these verses depicting the prayer life of our Lord. They offer a beautiful portrait of the God-man who, “In the days of His flesh…offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety” (Heb. 5:7). Let us be attracted to this dimension of our Savior’s life.
Matthew 14:23 Luke 9:18
Matthew 26:36 Luke 9:29
Mark 1:35
VI. CONCLUSION
PRAYER: A TRUE WISH SENT GODWARD
I. INTRODUCTION
Main Study Verse:
“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak” (Ephesians 6:18-20).
II. PRAYER IN THE SCRIPTURES
The following passages are different prayers found throughout the Bible. Pay close attention to the individual features of each prayer in order that the underlying heart behind each will surface. We invite you to come and learn from the Word of God itself on this subject.
A. 1 Chronicles 17:16-27 (cf. vv. 1-16)—David’s prayer after God makes an eternal covenant with him
B. 2 Chronicles 6:12-42 (cf. 6:1-11)—Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the
Temple
1 Samuel 1:9-18 (cf. 1:25-28)—Hannah’s prayer in Shiloh concerning her future son
Matthew 6:5-15 (cf. entire chapter)—Christ’s pattern of prayer for His disciples given during the Sermon on the Mount
Colossians 1:3:-14—The Pauline missionary team’s prayer for the Colossian church
John 17:1-26—The high-priestly prayer of Jesus Christ in the garden of
Gethsemane
III. PRAYER ELABORATED
In this section, we want to delve deeper into prayer and thus have a fully-rounded understanding of it. Instead, conscious, organized reflection upon the Scriptures is required, even more so than in the previous section. Please make any pertinent observations.
Approaches of Prayer
Praise & Thanksgiving—worshipful adoration of the Lord
Psalm 116
Psalm 145
2. Confession—agreeing with God, usually about one’s sins
a. Psalm 51 (cf. Psalm 32)
b. Daniel 9:3-19 (esp. vv. 5-15)
3. Petition—requests made particularly for oneself
a. Psalm 13
b. Jonah 2:1-9
4. Intercession—requests for others
a. Exodus 32:11-14
b. Numbers 14:13-19
B. Attitudes in Prayer
Prayer, like singing praise, must be a heartfelt cry unto the Lord. Here are some of the heart-attitudes that must attend biblical prayer.
1. Faith—trusting God; having confidence in His purpose and power as revealed in the Word of God
a. Matthew 21:18-22
b. Hebrews 4:14-16
2. Submission/Humility—being humbled by and yielded to the sovereign purpose of God
a. Psalm 40:1
b. Matthew 26:39; Luke 22:41-42
3. Passion—earnestness and fervency
a. Nehemiah 1:6
b. Psalm 55:1-2
4. Watchfulness—a spiritual (Spirit-given) sense of alertness
a. Luke 21:34-36
b. Eph. 6:18
C. Actions Related to Prayer
The Bible gives us several postures of prayer. These are descriptive and not prescriptive in nature. Beyond that in Matthew 5:5-8, Christ instructs His disciples on what not to do in prayer. Here are simply two overarching commitments that we must make regarding prayer.
1. Devotion—a continual and steadfast heart of prayer
a. Acts 6:4
b. Col. 4:2
c. 1 Thess. 5:17
2. Perseverance—a tenaciousness to the actual practice of prayer
a. 1 Kings 8:58-60
b. Psalm 123 (esp. vv. 1-2)
c. Luke 18:1-8
V. PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE
As we come now specifically to personal application, be ready to probe your own life. Do not be satisfied until you have overturned every stone so that you may have a more comprehensive understanding of your heart for prayer and how you can bolster it. Without a passion for the glory of God, a passion for prayer cannot be sustained. Ultimately, loving God first and foremost will determine the discipline and delight of your prayer life.
A. Major Lessons on Prayer
1. List several challenging insights you have gained from the Bible study and from any of the auxiliary writings concerning prayer.
2. How has your understanding of prayer been transformed and deepened by this study?
3. In a sentence or two, please define prayer in your own words.
B. Prayer Vocabulary
1. What are some phrases that believers utilize in their communication with God that perplex or even trouble you?
2. What insights regarding this dimension of your prayer life have you gained from the Bible reading/study and Christian writings?
3. Do you use any stock phrases that you do not understand? If so, what are they and what do you propose to do about them?
C. Hindrances to Prayer
The following are some biblical hindrances to prayer. Reflect upon which ones are currently keeping you from maximizing your prayer life. List some issues or attitude that may hinder prayer:
D. Focusing on Jesus, the Greatest Model of Prayer
Prayerfully read these verses depicting the prayer life of our Lord. They offer a beautiful portrait of the God-man who, “In the days of His flesh…offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety” (Heb. 5:7). Let us be attracted to this dimension of our Savior’s life.
Matthew 14:23 Luke 9:18
Matthew 26:36 Luke 9:29
Mark 1:35
VI. CONCLUSION
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