In His practice of prayer, Jesus set an example and provided a helpful model for us to follow.
God has given us prayer for great purpose and has invested it with great power, but pride keeps us from it.
Question 42 How is the Word of God to be read and heard? With diligence, preparation, and prayer; so that we may accept it with faith, store it in our…
Question 41 What is the Lord’s Prayer? Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give…
Question 40 What should we pray? The whole Word of God directs and inspires us in what we should pray, including the prayer Jesus himself taught us.
Question 39 With what attitude should we pray? With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission to God’s will, knowing that, for the sake of Christ, he always hears our prayers.
Question 38 What is prayer? Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving.
Question 37 How does the Holy Spirit help us? The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, comforts us, guides us, gives us spiritual gifts and the desire to obey God;…