MEMORY VERSE
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)
Foundations 8: The Priority of Prayer
Prayer, the essential communication link to God. The Bible has an abundance of guidance on prayer. We’ll keep it short this week and start by looking to the Master for instruction on prayer.
1. What are some of the ways Jesus modeled prayer?
a. Mark 1:35
b. Luke 6:12
2. What did Jesus teach about prayer?
a. Luke 11:1-13
b. Luke 18:1-8
3. From Philippians 4:6-7,
a. What are some of the essential elements of prayer? (v 6)
b. What is one of the greatest benefits of effective prayer? (v7)
4. For the rest of your time this week, spend time in some of the greatest prayers recorded in the Bible. Record what you learn about prayer from these Bible greats:
Moses (Psalm 90)
Hannah (1 Sam 2:1-10)
David (Psalm 25)
Mary (Luke 1:46-55)
1. What are some of the ways Jesus modeled prayer?
a. Mark 1:35
b. Luke 6:12
2. What did Jesus teach about prayer?
a. Luke 11:1-13
b. Luke 18:1-8
3. From Philippians 4:6-7,
a. What are some of the essential elements of prayer? (v 6)
b. What is one of the greatest benefits of effective prayer? (v7)
4. For the rest of your time this week, spend time in some of the greatest prayers recorded in the Bible. Record what you learn about prayer from these Bible greats:
Moses (Psalm 90)
Hannah (1 Sam 2:1-10)
David (Psalm 25)
Mary (Luke 1:46-55)
Remember!
1. READ
Set aside 15 minutes a day to work through each lesson.
2. MEMORIZE
This week, the Memory Verse is Philippians 4:6-7.
3. CONNECT
Find one or two others in the church to talk about what you learned from your reading. Set up a regular time with others to get together for coffee or a meal to share what you are learning from God's Word.
Set aside 15 minutes a day to work through each lesson.
2. MEMORIZE
This week, the Memory Verse is Philippians 4:6-7.
3. CONNECT
Find one or two others in the church to talk about what you learned from your reading. Set up a regular time with others to get together for coffee or a meal to share what you are learning from God's Word.
