prayer

Prayer and Teaching of the Disciples

by

The benefits, the possibilities and the necessity of prayer are not merely subjective but are peculiarly objective in their character. Prayer aims at a definite object. Prayer has a direct design in view. Prayer always has something specific before the mind’s eye. There may be some subjective benefits which accrue from praying, but this is altogether secondary and incidental. Prayer always drives directly at an object and seeks to secure a desired end. Prayer is asking, seeking and knocking at a door for something we have not, which we desire, and which God has promised to us. (Adapted from E.M. Bounds, The Necessity of Prayer)

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free

Prayer and Teaching of the Disciples

by

The Church more than ever needs profound convictions of the vast importance of prayer in prosecuting the work committed to it. More praying must be done and better praying if the Church shall be able to perform the difficult, delicate and responsible task given to it by her Lord and Master. Defeat awaits a non-praying Church. Success is sure to follow a Church given to much prayer. The supernatural element in the Church, without which it must fail, comes only through praying. More time, in this busy bustling age, must be given to prayer by a God-called Church. More thought must be given to prayer in this thoughtless, silly age of superficial religion. More heart and soul must be in the praying that is done if the Church would go forth in the strength of her Lord and perform the wonders which is her heritage by Divine promise. (Adapted from E.M. Bounds, The Necessity of Prayer)

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free

Prayer and Teaching of the Disciples

by

In the ancient Jewish community, prayers were observed three times each day: morning, or 9:00; afternoon, or 3:00; and evening, or sunset. This verse refers to the 3:00 gathering. Setting times for prayer each day establishes an important pattern and nourishes the soul just as regular meals feed the body.

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free

Prayer and Teaching of the Disciples

by

Community worship is an action that involves teaching, hymn singing, prayer, fellowship, meditation on God’s Word, gathering at the Lord’s Supper, and preparing to go into the world to share the Gospel. The early church gathered eagerly and often for this purpose, as have believers throughout history, for support, encouragement, edification, and praise. To gather together in the name of Lord is not only a vital and joyous privilege, it’s a rehearsal for the eternal feast all believers will share in heaven.

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free

Prayer and Teaching of the Disciples

by

Acts 1:24, 25 (NASB)And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen to occupy this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” A Theme to Remember:Nothing occurs by accident under the superintendence of an…...

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free

Prayer and Teaching of the Disciples

by

Think about God. Make much of Him, till He broadens and fills the horizon of faith. Then prayer will come into its marvelous inheritance of wonders. The marvels of prayer are seen when we remember that God’s purposes are changed by prayer, God’s vengeance is stayed by prayer, and God’s penalty is remitted by prayer. The whole range of God’s dealing with man is affected by prayer. Here is a force which must be increasingly used, that of prayer, a force to which all the events of life ought to be subjected. (Adapted from E.M. Bounds, The Necessity of Prayer)

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free

A Prayer of Jesus

by

While the disciples were no doubt saddened, and perhaps more than a little frightened, that their Lord had risen to heaven, they were heartened by His promise that a Comforter would be sent to them and they were filled with triumphant gladness that the work of the Savior had been completed – both for them and for all who accepted the Gospel message they would soon be delivering.

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free

A Prayer of Jesus

by

The victory has been won. The price has been paid. The world has been redeemed. With His dying breath, Jesus returns to the Father who sent Him, ready to take His place on the Throne of Judgment; ready to prepare a place for those who believe and call upon His name for their salvation.

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free

A Prayer of Jesus

by

Imagine: At the foot of the blood-stained cross that held the precious, dying body of the world’s Savior, crude, unfeeling soldiers callously and casually gambled for the few possessions He owned. Had they an inkling of what was really transpiring at that moment, even these rough-hewn men would have fallen to their knees and cried for mercy. Jesus, despite His misery, demonstrates His infinite love in this prayer; forgiving those who blindly ignore Him – just as so many refuse to recognize Him today.

The full content of this post is for members only.
Login Join Free