CHAPTER 3

THE HUMAN INTEREST IN PRAYER

 
      MEMORY VERSE SELECTIONS

  

Jer. 29:12-14 “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and will bring you back from captivity.”


      SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 102








CHAPTER 3 QUESTIONS

  1. 1.Why is there such an interest in prayer?


  1. 2.The Bride of Christ is illustrated with her feet on the moon (Revelation 12:1).  What does this signify?


  1. 3.Why does natural man resist praying?


  1. 4.What is the most important thing you will ever do in life?


  1. 5. Where are we on God’s timeline?


  1. 6.If you expect to receive what you want in prayer, you should pray for what God wants to give you. 

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  1. 7. Why is creation yearning for liberation?  Why does it need liberation?


  1. 8. What is the focus of God’s creative work today?


  1. 9.Where do we find a better version of ourselves?

  2. a. In the beauty salon 

b.  Looking at photos from last year

  1. c. In heaven  

  2. d. In prayer.


  1. 10.  How can we overcome real or perceived handicaps?








RESOURCES


http://www.focus-on-prayer.com/Why-Pray.html

    Answers good introductory questions about praying.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TwBZOttjlM     

    Prayer by Anthony Callea Austria Idol 2004






CHALLENGES

You must have permission from your parents to do this Challenge. 


Use the survey below or create your own prayer survey through which you will gather public opinions and attitudes.  Choose a partner from class and interview at least 5 people and record their answers.  Safe public places such as supermarkets, malls, other retail outlets are good places to graciously interview people.  Politely introduce yourself and say something like: “Hi my name is ‘Ralph/Belinda-May’ (Do not give your last name) and we are doing an assignment for school.  May we ask you 5 quick questions? ...”


  1. 1.Do you think most people (Christian and non-Christian) pray to God? 

  2. 2.What is the most popular topic of prayer?

  3. 3. Who do you think prays the most?   

        Men,    Women,  Young children,  Teenagers

  1. 4.About what should more people be praying?

  2. 5. Do you pray and if so, are you pleased with your prayer life?

 

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