Talk 2 – Prayer and Scripture formation teaching
- 1. Talk 2 – Prayer and Scripture By: Bro June Agbanglo Covenant Orientation
- 2. Talk 2 – Prayer and Scripture Introduction Reason why we do not have personal prayer time. What Should we do? Scripture and inspirational reading. Conclusion.
- 3. Introduction 1. Prayer and scripture are crucial tools to GROW in our Christian life. 2. Most basic means to KNOW God and His ways: a. by communicating directly to Him (prayer) b. by studying His word (Scripture) 3. In CFC, we commit to a daily Personal prayer and to a daily BIBLE Reading.
- 4. B. Reasons Why We Do Not Have A Personal Prayer Time. 1. Already went to Mass and that's enough. 2. Lack of understanding about prayer. 3. I don't have the time. 4. I am unworthy. 5. It is to difficult.
- 5. 1. Make a commitment to pray at a scheduled time. C. What Should we do? 2. If you are just starting to pray, start with a short time of prayer.
- 6. C. What Should we do? Luke 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke6:12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. Matthew14:23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Jesus instruction: Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 3. Look for the right place where you will not be distracted.
- 7. 1. Make a commitment to pray at a scheduled time. C. What Should we do? 5. Deal with obstacles to prayer. 2. If you are just starting to pray, start with a short time of prayer. 3. Look for the right place where you will not b distracted. 4. Resolve to be open to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
- 8. D. Scripture and inspirational reading Hebrews 4: 12-13 NIV For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Aside from daily personal prayer, we also need to read and mediate on the Word of God It is recommended that we incorporate our Bible reading into our daily prayer time. We should spend some other time during the week to study the bible. We should read Christian Books.
- 9. E. Conclusion: 1. A lack of regular prayer time reflects a lack of faithfulness to the Lord 2. When we neglect prayer, we will reap the consequences in the form of a powerless Christian life, devoid of peace and direction. 3. If we pray and read the Bible, we tap on to God’s power.