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The Christian and Prayer (2)

The Christian and Prayer (2). Acceptable Prayer. What is prayer?. It is speaking to God Important – to be engaged in regularly, deliberately, thoughtfully, and thoroughly It was practiced regularly by the godly – Abraham, David, Daniel, Paul and Jesus. Types of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-2.

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The Christian and Prayer (2)

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  1. The Christian and Prayer (2) Acceptable Prayer

  2. What is prayer? • It is speaking to God • Important – to be engaged in regularly, deliberately, thoughtfully, and thoroughly • It was practiced regularly by the godly – Abraham, David, Daniel, Paul and Jesus

  3. Types of Prayer1 Timothy 2:1-2 • Prayers – the general term for petitioning God. • Supplication (δέησις,deēsis) – a divine entreaty or an urgent request. • Intercessions (ἔντευξις,enteuxis)a formal petition, usually on behalf of another • Giving of thanks, (εὐχαριστία,eucharistia)- expressing gratitude for benefits and blessings

  4. Content of our PrayersMatthew 6:9-13 • Adoration – praising God, • Acceptance – of His will • Supplications, intercessions • Confession • Gratitude, thanksgiving • Amen

  5. We need to be praying! • God wants us to pray • He provided prayer for us – 1 Timothy 2:1-5, Hebrews 4:14-16 • “Seven days without prayer makes on WEAK!”

  6. Prayer – a privilege of God’s people • Intended for believers – • If we believe God, we will obey Him – Luke 6:46, 1 John 2:3 • Instructions on prayer in NT addressed to Christians • Proverbs 15:29, “The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.”

  7. Prayer – a privilege of God’s people • Can sinners pray? Does He hear? • He knows what is said and attitudes • No indication that He answers their daily prayers as He does believers. • What about Cornelius? Acts 10:2-4 He was genuinely seeking to serve God, He sent a messenger to tell him what he needed to do (Ac. 10:6, 11:14)

  8. Prayer – a privilege of God’s people • What about the “sinner’s prayer”? • Not in the Bible • “Calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 2:21) Told to obey the gospel (2:38)Acts 22:16 – note, even with Paul praying, he was commanded to be baptized (Ac. 9:9, 11, 18)

  9. Proper attitudes in prayer • Let him ask in faithJames 1:5-6Matthew 21:21-22Hebrews 11:6 • According to His will Matthew 26:39, 42; 6:101 John 5:14

  10. Proper attitudes in prayer • Serving HimJames 5:16, 1 John 3:221 Peter 3:12, Prov. 28:9, 15:8Isaiah 59:1-2 • Pray with understanding1 Corinthians 14:15Matthew 6:7 (vain repetitions)Note: Romans 8:26 – the Spirit intercedes – helping us convey our requests properly

  11. Proper attitudes in prayer • With sincerityMatthew 6:5 (not like hypocrites – Matt. 23:14)James 5:16-17 – effective, fervent prayer • With humility and reverenceHebrews 12:28Luke 18:9-14, the tax collector1 Peter 5:5-6

  12. Proper attitudes in prayer • With patienceLuke 18:6-8 though He bears long with usEphesians 6:18, perseverance • In Jesus nameJohn 16:23, Ephesians 2:18Colossians 3:171 Timothy 2:5 – our Mediator1 John 2:1 – an advocateHebrews 7:25 - intercession

  13. Proper attitudes in prayer • When confessing sin (as Christians)1 John 1:9Must be accompanied with repentance Acts 8:22, cf. 1 John 1:5 as we walk in the light

  14. Improper attitudes in prayer - hindrances • Selfish prayers James 4:3 • To be seen of men Matthew 6:5, Luke 18:11 – the Pharisee

  15. Improper attitudes in prayer - hindrances • Don’t expect a miraclesee 1 Cor. 13:8-12But He can still work providentially • Don’t expect Him to do your part prayer is not for the lazy or indifferent. It is for the genuine believer willing to do his part

  16. Improper attitudes in prayer - hindrances • Husbands failing to honor wives 1 Peter 3:7 • When your brother has something against you – Matt. 5:23-24 • Failing to forgive – Matthew 6:12, 14-15, Ephesians 4:32

  17. How we pray is important! Does God hear your prayers?

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