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Week Fourteen: Prayer

The person will grow in their understanding of prayer, it’s purpose, and how they can grow in it.

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Meeting Outline

Scriptures
Exodus 33:7-11 John 14:13-14 Philippians 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:6-7 James 5:16-18 1 Thess 5:16-17 Matt 6:5-15 Colossians 1:3-14 Psalm 86 Psalm 66:18 James 4:3 James 1:5-8 John 15:7 Isaiah 59:1-2 Prov 21:13 1 Peter 3:7
Discussion Questions
  • How has your week been spiritually? / What is God teaching you?
  • On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your prayer life? Explain.
  • Read Exodus 33:7-11. In Christ, who else has this type of access to God? 
  • What is the purpose of prayer? What are God’s promises when it comes to prayer?
  • Read John 14:13-14, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:6-7, James 5:16-18, and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17. 
  • How did Jesus teach us to pray? 
  • Read Matthew 6:5-15. 
  • Use ACTS acrostic: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. (Using the ACTS method to pray)
  • Read Colossians 1:3-14. What can we learn about prayer from Paul?
  • Read Psalms 86. What can we learn about prayer from David? 
  • What has the power to hinder our prayers? 
  • Read Psalm 66:18, James 4:3, James 1:5-8, John 15:7, Isaiah 59:1-2, Proverbs 21:13, and 1 Peter 3:7.
  • How can we help each other grow when it comes to prayer?

Going Deeper

Application

Common Misconceptions

  • Address Common Misconceptions.
  • My prayers must be long and elaborate.
  • Prayer must follow a certain pattern.
  • Prayer must contain certain phrases to work.
  • A preacher’s prayers are more powerful than mine.
  • Prayer is all about me and what I want or need.
  • Prayer is just for tough times.

Common Next Steps

  • Gain a deeper understanding about prayer.
  • Begin praying more consistently.
Links/Downloads
What is prayer? What is the purpose of prayer? Is the ACTS formula for prayer a good way to pray? A Praying Life by Paul Miller

Additional Resources

Further Study

Coming Soon!

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