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Powerful Prayer Principles: Mark 9:14-29 Discussion Guide

This discussion guide explores powerful prayer principles found in various biblical passages, including Mark 9:14-29. It encourages participants to examine their prayer practices, address difficulties, and learn valuable lessons from Jesus.

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Powerful Prayer Principles: Mark 9:14-29 Discussion Guide

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  1. Are You Praying Fervently? Mark 9:14-29

  2. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. Record some Powerful Prayer Principles found in the following passages. • (Psalm 9:1-2) God is our protector • (Psalm 51:1-4, 10-11) Pray for forgiveness • (Psalm 55:16-17) Pray often and regularly • (Mark 9:23) Pray trusting in God • (Psalm 119:169-176) Pray using scripture • (Phil. 4:6-7) Give God your burdens every time

  3. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. Record some Powerful Prayer Principles found in the following passages. • (Eph. 3:14-21; Mark 9:19) Pray for spiritual growth • (1 Tim. 2:1-4, 8) Pray without wrath for others • (Col. 1:3-12) Pray for the spiritual growth of others • (Eph. 6:18-19) Pray for others to be bold in standing for Christ • (Matt. 5:44-45) Pray for your enemies

  4. DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. What of these prayer principles do you practice most?

  5. DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. Which of these principles do you find the most difficult?

  6. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. What were the lessons Jesus taught the Disciples in (Mark 9:14-29)? • Their faith was not strong enough • Children are important to God • Prayer to the Father was needed

  7. DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. When a concern or need arises in life do you…. (circle one) • Immediately take it to God in prayer • Try to solve it on your own • Ask why and doubt that God is there

  8. DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. In (Mark 9:19) Jesus scolds the Disciples for their unbelief. Do you sometimes trust God with your needs and other time have doubts? How can you find consistency in your belief in the power of prayer?

  9. DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. On average how long and often do you pray in a given day?

  10. DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. How can you make prayer a natural reaction in any situation?

  11. DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. In (Mark 9:23) Jesus says, “All things are possible for the one who believes.” Does this mean if you believe and pray that you will always get what you ask for? No, sometimes the answer you want is not the answer God gives.

  12. DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. (Philippians 4:6-7) is a great prescription for worry free living. How do these verses encourage you?

  13. DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. How will you change this week in your practice of praying?

  14. 10 PRAYER KILLERS TO AVOID Prayer Killer #1 – Unconfessed sin Prayer Killer #2 – Lack of faith Prayer Killer #3 – Disobedience Prayer Killer #4 – Lack of transparency Prayer Killer #5 – Unforgiveness Prayer Killer #6 – Wrong motives Prayer Killer #7 – Idols in our lives Prayer Killer #8 – Disregard for others Prayer Killer #9 – Disregard for God’s sovereignty Prayer Killer #10 – Unsurrendered will

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