The Privilege of Prayer
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Introduction
Introduction
John Scriven, The Irish Poet, Preacher, and writer wrote a Poem in the early 1800’s that would later on in life become a resounding hymn to the children of God.
John Scriven, The Irish Poet, Preacher, and writer wrote a Poem in the early 1800’s that would later on in life become a resounding hymn to the children of God.
His Poem turned hymn says: “What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and grief’s to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!
His Poem turned hymn says: “What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and grief’s to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!
The Word “EVERYTHING” is an Indefinite Pronoun. Words like, EVERYONE, EVERYBODY, EVERYTHING, and EVERYWHERE are used to refer to the totality of people, things, and places, EVERYTHING = ALL!!
The Word “EVERYTHING” is an Indefinite Pronoun. Words like, EVERYONE, EVERYBODY, EVERYTHING, and EVERYWHERE are used to refer to the totality of people, things, and places, EVERYTHING = ALL!!
To EVERYTHING there is a Season
To EVERYTHING there is a Season
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart
And we know that all things work together for good
And we know that all things work together for good
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
EVERYTHING MEANS YOU CAN TAKE ALLTHINGS TO GOD IN PRAYER!!
EVERYTHING MEANS YOU CAN TAKE ALLTHINGS TO GOD IN PRAYER!!
Come here Albertina Walker: “Makes no difference what the problem, I can go to God in prayer”!!!
Come here Albertina Walker: “Makes no difference what the problem, I can go to God in prayer”!!!
1. THE PATTERN V. 1-4
1. THE PATTERN V. 1-4
Jesus was the greatest example of one who had a prayer life.
Jesus was the greatest example of one who had a prayer life.
He Prayed at His Baptism
He Prayed at His Baptism
He Prayed during His Temptation
He Prayed during His Temptation
He Prayed all night
He Prayed all night
He was alone Praying
He was alone Praying
He went up into a mountain to pray
He went up into a mountain to pray
And here in he’s Praying in a certain place.
And here in he’s Praying in a certain place.
Jesus prayed often and emphasized prayer as one of the greatest needs of humanity.
Jesus prayed often and emphasized prayer as one of the greatest needs of humanity.
Place
He prayed as a Son to His Father and such intimacy stirred the disciples to want the same kind of relationship with God. Something caught the ear of the disciples, for the Bible said one of His disciples said Lord, teach us to pray as John also taught his disciples.
He prayed as a Son to His Father and such intimacy stirred the disciples to want the same kind of relationship with God. Something caught the ear of the disciples, for the Bible said one of His disciples said Lord, teach us to pray as John also taught his disciples.
Jesus gives them a Pattern as a guide in which we are to pray. He says, “When you Pray” or “AFTER THIS MANOR”
Jesus gives them a Pattern as a guide in which we are to pray. He says, “When you Pray” or “AFTER THIS MANOR”
Our Father - HIS PERSONALITY
Our Father - HIS PERSONALITY
Who are’t in Heaven -HIS POSITION
Who are’t in Heaven -HIS POSITION
Hallowed be thy name - HIS PRAISE
Hallowed be thy name - HIS PRAISE
Thy Kingdom Come -
Thy Kingdom Come -
Thy Will Be Done -
Thy Will Be Done -
As in Heaven, so in Earth -
As in Heaven, so in Earth -
Give us this day our daily Bread -
Give us this day our daily Bread -
Forgive us our Sins -
Forgive us our Sins -
For we also forgive every one that is indebted to us -
For we also forgive every one that is indebted to us -
And Lead us not into temptation -
And Lead us not into temptation -
But Deliver us from evil -
But Deliver us from evil -
The Parable – v.5-8
The Parable – v.5-8
Jesus also spoke in Parables:
Jesus also spoke in Parables:
The Lost Sheep
The Good Samaritan
The Rich Fool
The Barren Fig Tree
The Lost Coin
The Prodigal Son
And the list goes on and on and on, BUT HERE JESUS SPEAKS OF FRIEND!
The Bible says a Friend Loveth at all times and a brother is made for adversity.
The Bible says a Friend Loveth at all times and a brother is made for adversity.
Proverbs says “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a Brother”
Proverbs says “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a Brother”
Jesus asks a Question: V 5-6
Jesus asks a Question: V 5-6
V 7 - Someone answers within
V 7 - Someone answers within
V8 - HERE COME THE SHOUT!!!!! - “IMPORTUNITY” = GREEK: ANAIDIA (A-ni-di Ya) means PERSISTENT TO THE POINT OF ALL MOST SHAMELESSNESS....
V8 - HERE COME THE SHOUT!!!!! - “IMPORTUNITY” = GREEK: ANAIDIA (A-ni-di Ya) means PERSISTENT TO THE POINT OF ALL MOST SHAMELESSNESS....
BECAUSE OF THE FRIENDS PERSISTENCE HE WILL RISE AND GIVE HIM AS AS MANY LOAVES OF BREAD AS NEEDED!!!
BECAUSE OF THE FRIENDS PERSISTENCE HE WILL RISE AND GIVE HIM AS AS MANY LOAVES OF BREAD AS NEEDED!!!
3. The Promises –v. 9-13
3. The Promises –v. 9-13
Ask - “And it shall be given”
Ask - “And it shall be given”
Seek - “And Ye shall Find”
Seek - “And Ye shall Find”
Knock - “And it shall be open to you”
Knock - “And it shall be open to you”