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Confirmation Class

Confirmation Class. Lesson # 19. Christian Prayer. I Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. . Why Pray? Because by prayer we honor God (Prayer is worship). Because God wants us to and we want to. Psalm 50:15

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Confirmation Class

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  1. Confirmation Class Lesson # 19

  2. Christian Prayer I Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Why Pray? • Because by prayer we honor God (Prayer is worship). • Because God wants us to and we want to. Psalm 50:15 Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

  3. Christian Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Why Pray? • Because God promises his blessings to those who pray.

  4. Who Prays Properly? Those who… John 14:13-14 • Are able to pray in Jesus’ name (believers). • Pray to God above – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 4:10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”

  5. Who Prays Properly? Those who… Psalm 66.18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. • Repent daily and turn away from sin. Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. Isaiah 59:1-2

  6. Who Prays Properly? Those who… • Pray with God-pleasing motives. • Pray trusting that God hears and answers. • Seek God’s will James 4:3 James 1:6-7 I John 5:14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

  7. Some Guidelines for Prayer • Use whatever posture expresses our inner attitude. • Combine prayer with Bible Study to balance output with intake. • Pray in this pattern: A adoration C confession T thanksgiving S supplication (a humble request) petition (a request) intercession (a prayer for someone else)

  8. The Lord’s Prayer teaches us about prayer • We pray as children. • God’s honor, kingdom, and will are the most important things to pray about. • Spiritual requests come before physical needs. • Praise should be included. • We end confidently with “Amen” which means, “It shall be so.” Matthew 6:5-15

  9. Assignment for next week • Multiple Choice • Word Study

  10. For the Quiz next time • Review lesson 19 • VIP 11-15 • Memory work: • The use of the Keys and Confession: The Keys

  11. Lets do the homework

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