Biblical Knowledge April 2001

May 2001

Prayer That's Open to the Spirit
A Simple Guide

Choose a time and a place

Make it a specific time dedicated only to prayer-a time when you are alert and clear. Psalm 62:1-2 Make sure it's a place where you are free from distraction and interruption. Matthew 6:6

Lay aside all other concerns Examine your conscience and repent of your sins Psalm 130 Let God's mercy cleanse your conscience. Romans 8:32 Put aside anxieties, problems, and struggles Hebrews 12:1-2

Open your heart to the Gospel

Consciously say "yes" to these truths each day: God created you out of love and loves you always 1 John 4:10 God sent Jesus to give you life John 3:16 By His death and resurrection, Jesus conquered sin and death John 5:24 Jesus promised to be with you and to send the Holy Spirit John 14:15-16, 23 Jesus intercedes for you in heaven Hebrews 7:25 Jesus is coming again Matthew 16:27

Praise God

Express your love and gratitude to your heavenly Father, to His Son Jesus, and to the Holy Spirit Psalm 95, Psalm 136, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Peter 2: 9 Worship God honestly and from your heart Matthew 6: 7-8

Dwell in the presence of God

Listen actively to God in your heart as you read scripture Isaiah 66:2 Sit quietly in God's presence and let His love touch your heart Psalm 131

Intercede with faith and trust

Pray for the world, for the church, for your family, your friends, and yourself Matthew 7: 7-11

Write in your journal
What has God said to you? What do you want to carry into the day to keep your mind fixed on Jesus? What petitions will you keep close to your heart?

Taken from The Word Among Us

- Search.com -

Over the past number of months (9-10), there has been a new Sunday School class meeting. It is called "Search.com." What is Search.com Sunday School like? We are interested in searching the Scriptures in relation to topics involved with daily living. While we do not have any specific age focus, a number of us do have children. If you or someone you know is looking for a class interested in looking at the Bible through the lens of a particular topic, we invite you to join us. We meet in the middle room behind the balcony.

May 2001

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