Prepared for : Bible study
Based on :
Love Joy Peace (international)
Basics revisited Study 3

Prayer is:

• a privilege
• using this privilege as God’s children

• In the past, God’s name was so holy that the Jews cannot even mention the word “God”. Yet because of Jesus Christ, we now have a intimate relationship with God, and we’re all God’s children now.

In prayer, we love Him, trust Him and speak to Him.

The Lord’s Prayer Matt 6:9-13

• To who?
  Our father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name
• Purpose
  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven
• What do we ask for?
  Give us this day our daily bread
• Ask for pardon
  And forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors
• Ask for protection
  And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil
• Praises
  For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
• Recognition of God’s

• Character ïƒ â€œHallowed be thy name”
• Sovereignty ïƒ â€œThy Kingdom”

Demands of our prayer

• Pray without ceasing 1 Thess 5:17
• Pray at all times Luke 18:1
• Pray in everything Philippians 4:6
• Continue steadfastly Col 4:2
• Pray in Jesus’ Name John 16:24
• Pray according to God’s will 1 John 5:14,15
• Pray in faith Matthew 21:22
• Pray with repentance Psalm 66:18
• Pray with right motives James 4:3

Asking in Christ’s name

• Request that which is true to God’s character

• A privilege
• A responsibility

Prayer helps to

• Keep our life on track Luke 21:34-36
• Maintain moral standards Matt 26:4
• Avoid discouragement Luke 18:1

Answers to prayers

• Answers to prayers do not depend on our obedience.
• Answers to prayers do not depend on how hard we believe.

Christ as our High Priest Hebrews 7
Intercession by Christ on our behalf.