Lesson 9 
Prayer
Communication With God

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Believers in Christ have an exciting privilege of direct communication with God at any time, 24 hours a day. What an honor it is to have free access to the Great and Awesome God.

Our God is an intimate God who first drew us into a relationship through his Son, Jesus Christ. God is our Father and we are his children. And as a father loves his children and wants to spend time talking with them, so does our heavenly Father. He desires a close, personal communication with us.

Communication is essential for any growing relationship. Prayer is our means of communicating with Him.

Through this lesson you will see the overwhelming importance placed on prayer in the Scriptures. You will learn that it is not a duty but an awesome privilege, and should not be taken lightly.

"To pray is to enter the treasure-house of God and to enrich one's self out of an inexhaustible storehouse. " - C. H. 'Spurgeon

 

Memorize John 16:24

Lesson 9 Questions

Open Communication with God

  1. As a believer you enjoy a personal relationship with the living Christ and have been given a special opportunity in him. What is it and why was it given to you? (Hebrews 4:16)
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  2. According to the following verses why can we approach God's throne with confidence
    1. Hebrews 4:14-15
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    2. Hebrews 7:24-25
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  3. According to the following Scriptures what should your attitudes be when coming before God in prayer?
    1. Psalm 46:10
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    2. Psalm 63:1
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    3. Psalm 95:2
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    4. Psalm 100:4
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    5. James 4:10
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  4. How does God view our prayers?
    1. Proverbs 15:8
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    2. Revelation 5:8
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  5. Read Romans 8:26-27 and answer the following questions.
    1. Who aids you in your prayers?
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    2. In your own words explain what this passage means to you.
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  6. Jesus taught his disciples how to pray and set these examples for all future believers. Read Matthew 6:9 and John 16:24 and answer the following questions.
    1. Who should you address in your prayers? (Matthew 6:9)
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    2. In whose name should you pray? (John 16:24)
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Conditions of Prayer

  1. The Scriptures command us to pray. Often after the command there is an assurance. What assurances do you find in the following verses?
    1. Psalm 91:15
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    2. Matthew 7:7,11
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    3. 1 John 1:9
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    4. Matthew 18:19-20
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  2. The most important question as to the practice of prayer is the condition of the believer's heart. List the proper condition of the heart needed for answered prayer along with the hindrances you find to answered prayer.

    Condition of heart for answered prayer
    Hindrances to answered prayer
    Psalm 66:18 ____________________ ____________________
    James 4:2-3____________________ ____________________
    Mark 11:25 ____________________ ____________________
    Matthew 21:22 ____________________ ____________________
    Luke 18:1 ____________________ ____________________

     

  3. Often times people will pray thinking that what they are praying for is in God's will, when actually their prayers consist of selfish wants and desires. According to the following Scriptures, how can you now if you are praying in the will of God?
    1. John 15:7
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    2. 1 John 3:22
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  4. According to these verses how important is knowing God's Word in relationship to your prayers?
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Who, What and How Often?

  1. How often should you pray?
    1. Mathew 26:41
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    2. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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      What is the practical reality of this verse for your life?
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  2. Is there any place not appropriate for you to pray?
    1. 1 Timothy 2:8
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  3. What are some of the things for which God wants you to pray?
    1. Matthew 6:11
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    2. Matthew 9:37-38
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    3. Luke 6:28
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    4. Ephesians 6:18
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    5. Philippians 1:9
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    6. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
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    7. 1 Timothy 2:3-4
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    8. James 5:13
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      Note: The prayer list as briefly mentioned in your lesson on The Quiet Time. A list can help you remember things you might otherwise forget to pray about. It can include:

Family

Missionaries and Christian Workers

Non-Christian Friends

Country and Government Officials

Co-Workers

Pastors and Church

People who Oppose you

Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Personal Needs

Benefits and Results of Prayer

  1. What does God, your Father, want to give you, his child? (Matthew 7:11)
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  2. How is the above fact supported by Romans 8:28?
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  3. What truth do you find in the following verses?
    1. Jeremiah 33:1-3
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    2. Ephesians 3:20
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  4. In Psalm 34:4 what was the result of David seeking the Lord?
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    What was the end result upon David's life?
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  5. According to Philippians 4:6-7 what result will occur in your life as you earnestly seek the Lord in prayer?
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Conclusion: Questions for Thought

  1. What did you learn from this study?
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  2. What things would you like to change about your prayer life?
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  3. What steps of action can you take to see these changes come about?
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