New Life in Christ Forrest Bivens and David Valleskey

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New Life in ChristForrest Bivens and David
Valleskey

• Lesson 13
• The Christian and Prayer

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In The Last Lesson

• We learned that the Holy Christian Church is
  every believer, which only God can see.
• We learned that a Christian congregation is a
  gathering of believers around Gods Word and
  Sacraments.
• We learned that God wants us to enjoy the
  blessing of fellowship with those who believe the
  truth and avoid those who teach errors.

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Christian prayer is
1. 2.
3. 4.
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Psalm 1914 May the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 1914
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Psalm 1914 May the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
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Christian prayer is
1. 2.
A heart to heart talk spoken or not, with the one
true God
3. 4.
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1 Kings 1837-39 Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so
these people will know that you, O LORD, are God,
and that you are turning their hearts back
again. 38 Then the fire of the LORD fell and
burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and
the soil, and also licked up the water in the
trench. 39 When all the people saw this, they
fell prostrate and cried, The LORDhe is God!
The LORDhe is God!
1 Kings 1837-39
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1 Kings 1837-39 Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so
these people will know that you, O LORD, are God,
and that you are turning their hearts back
again. 38 Then the fire of the LORD fell and
burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and
the soil, and also licked up the water in the
trench. 39 When all the people saw this, they
fell prostrate and cried, The LORDhe is God!
The LORDhe is God!
1 Kings 1837-39
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Isaiah 592 But your iniquities have separated
you from your God your sins have hidden his face
from you, so that he will not hear.
Isaiah 592
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Isaiah 592 But your iniquities have separated
you from your God your sins have hidden his face
from you, so that he will not hear.
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Isaiah 592 But your iniquities have separated
you from your God your sins have hidden his face
from you, so that he will not hear.
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Galatians 326 You are all sons of God through
faith in Christ Jesus,
Galatians 326
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Galatians 326 You are all sons of God through
faith in Christ Jesus,
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Galatians 326 You are all sons of God through
faith in Christ Jesus,
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Christian prayer is
1. 2.
A heart to heart talk spoken or not, with the one
true God
A privilege for Gods Children who through faith
in Jesus have had the barrier of sin removed.
3. 4.
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prayers
prayers
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prayers
prayers
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Ephesians 618 And pray in the Spirit on all
occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on
praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 618
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Ephesians 618 And pray in the Spirit on all
occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on
praying for all the saints.
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Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 46
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Philippians 46 Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
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Christian prayer is
1. 2.
A heart to heart talk spoken or not, with the one
true God
A privilege for Gods Children who through faith
in Jesus have had the barrier of sin removed.
A command of God for all believers.
3. 4.
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Acts 910-12 In Damascus there was a disciple
named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a
vision, Ananias! Yes, Lord, he answered. 11
The Lord told him, Go to the house of Judas on
Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus
named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he
has seen a man named Ananias come and place his
hands on him to restore his sight.
Acts 910-12
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Acts 910-12 In Damascus there was a disciple
named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a
vision, Ananias! Yes, Lord, he answered. 11
The Lord told him, Go to the house of Judas on
Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus
named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he
has seen a man named Ananias come and place his
hands on him to restore his sight.
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Christian prayer is
1. 2.
A heart to heart talk spoken or not, with the one
true God
A privilege for Gods Children who through faith
in Jesus have had the barrier of sin removed.
A command of God for all believers.
3. 4.
A natural response of saving faith in Jesus.
GODS SPEAKING TO US IN LOVE LEADS TO OUR
SPEAKING TO HIM IN LOVE
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How Should We Pray?
1. 2. 3.
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John 1516 You did not choose me, but I chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruitfruit that
will last. Then the Father will give you whatever
you ask in my name.
John 1516
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John 1516 You did not choose me, but I chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruitfruit that
will last. Then the Father will give you whatever
you ask in my name.
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How Should We Pray?
In Jesus name, that is, trusting in Him as our
personal Savior.
1. 2. 3.
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1 John 514 This is the confidence we have in
approaching God that if we ask anything
according to his will, he hears us.
1 John 514
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1 John 514 This is the confidence we have in
approaching God that if we ask anything
according to his will, he hears us.
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John 157 If you remain in me and my words
remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will
be given you.
John 157
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John 157 If you remain in me and my words
remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will
be given you.
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John 157 If you remain in me and my words
remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will
be given you.
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Romans 826 In the same way, the Spirit helps us
in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to
pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for
us with groans that words cannot express.
Romans 826
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Romans 826 In the same way, the Spirit helps us
in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to
pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for
us with groans that words cannot express.
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Romans 826 In the same way, the Spirit helps us
in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to
pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for
us with groans that words cannot express.
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How Should We Pray?
In Jesus name, that is, trusting in Him as our
personal Savior.
1. 2. 3.
Seeking that Gods will be done so we need Bible
study and the Spirits help.
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James 15-7 If any of you lacks wisdom, he
should ask God, who gives generously to all
without finding fault, and it will be given to
him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not
doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of
the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man
should not think he will receive anything from
the Lord
James 15-7
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James 15-7 If any of you lacks wisdom, he
should ask God, who gives generously to all
without finding fault, and it will be given to
him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not
doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of
the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man
should not think he will receive anything from
the Lord
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2 Corinthians 127-9 To keep me from becoming
conceited because of these surpassingly great
revelations, there was given me a thorn in my
flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it
away from me. 9 But he said to me, My grace is
sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect
in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christs
power may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 127-9
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2 Corinthians 127-9 To keep me from becoming
conceited because of these surpassingly great
revelations, there was given me a thorn in my
flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it
away from me. 9 But he said to me, My grace is
sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect
in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christs
power may rest on me.
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2 Corinthians 127-9 To keep me from becoming
conceited because of these surpassingly great
revelations, there was given me a thorn in my
flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it
away from me. 9 But he said to me, My grace is
sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect
in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christs
power may rest on me.
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How Should We Pray?
In Jesus name, that is, trusting in Him as our
personal Savior.
1. 2. 3.
Seeking that Gods will be done so we need Bible
study and the Spirits help.
Trusting that God will hear and answer our prayer
in His own time and way.
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For What Should We Pray?
1. 2. For personal needs (personal requests are
called ___________ ) 3. For others needs
(requests for others are called ____________ )
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Matthew 633 But seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness, and all these things will be given
to you as well.
Matthew 633
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Matthew 633 But seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness, and all these things will be given
to you as well.
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Matthew 69-13 This, then, is how you should
pray Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your
name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on
earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our
daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also
have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one.
Matthew 69-13
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Matthew 69-13 This, then, is how you should
pray Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your
name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on
earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our
daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also
have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one.
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Matthew 69-13 This, then, is how you should
pray Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your
name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on
earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our
daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also
have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one.
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For What Should We Pray?
Especially for spiritual blessings, but also for
physical needs.
1. 2. For personal needs (personal requests are
called ___________ ) 3. For others needs
(requests for others are called ____________ )
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Matthew 77 Ask and it will be given to you seek
and you will find knock and the door will be
opened to you.
Matthew 77
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Matthew 77 Ask and it will be given to you seek
and you will find knock and the door will be
opened to you.
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Psalm 5015 and call upon me in the day of
trouble I will deliver you, and you will honor
me.
Psalm 5015
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Psalm 5015 and call upon me in the day of
trouble I will deliver you, and you will honor
me.
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For What Should We Pray?
Especially for spiritual blessings, but also for
physical needs.
1. 2. For personal needs (personal requests are
called ___________ ) 3. For others needs
(requests for others are called ____________ )
petitions
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1 Timothy 21 I urge, then, first of all, that
requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving
be made for everyone
1 Timothy 21
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1 Timothy 21 I urge, then, first of all, that
requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving
be made for everyone
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For What Should We Pray?
Especially for spiritual blessings, but also for
physical needs.
1. 2. For personal needs (personal requests are
called ___________ ) 3. For others needs
(requests for others are called ____________ )
petitions
intercessions
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What Should We include for Balanced Prayers?
A C T S
doration
(we praise and worship him in joy) (we admit and
forsake sin in repentance) (we thank God for
forgiveness and new life) (we offer both
petitions and intercessions)
onfession
hanksgiving
upplication
The Christian will strive for balanced prayers
that give full opportunity to stress the various
aspects of our devotional life in fellowship with
God.
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Prayer Helps

• 1. Posture Kneeling, folded hands, and bowed
  head can be helpful.
• 2. Place Seeking a quiet place by yourself (as
  Jesus often did) and setting aside a definite
  time each day to pray is of tremendous value in
  your personal devotional life.
• 3.WordingSpeak honestly and directly from the
  heart with ordinary vocabulary strive to be
  brief but not hurried. (written prayer books are
  helpful but need not take the place of prayers we
  compose ourselves.) To aid concentration pray out
  loud even when alone.

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Prayer Helps

• 4. Reminder Prayer and Bible study go together!
  pray through parts of scripture, verse by
  verse, paragraph by paragraph.
• 5. Pattern The prayer Jesus taught us the
  Lords Prayer its main parts are
• A.
• B.
• C.

Address
7 Petitions
Doxology (Hymn of Praise)