The Prayers
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· 44 viewsWhat are "The Prayers of the Church?" How are they different from all the other prayers we offer, at home and in church? What difference do they make? Join us as we dig into the Biblical practice of "The Prayers!"
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What are “The Prayers?”
What are “The Prayers?”
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”
"The Prayers” are the corporate prayers of God’s people.
“The Prayers” are part of the sacrifices of God’s people.
“This is what you are to offer on the altar regularly each day: two lambs a year old. Offer one in the morning and the other at twilight.
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
May my prayer be set before you like incense;
may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.
One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon.
“Every Lord’s day gather yourselves, and break bread, and give thanksgiving after having confessed your transgressions, that your sacrifice may be pure.”
“In the church you shall acknowledge your transgressions, and you shall not come near for your prayer with an evil conscience.”
~The Didache
“The Prayers” are part of how God’s people serve in his presence.
Let the priests, who minister before the Lord,
weep between the portico and the altar.
Let them say, “Spare your people, Lord.
Do not make your inheritance an object of scorn,
a byword among the nations.
Why should they say among the peoples,
‘Where is their God?’ ”
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
“The Prayers” are how God’s people bless the nations.
I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you.”
Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelek, his wife and his female slaves so they could have children again,
Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
Why do we offer “The Prayers?”
Why do we offer “The Prayers?”
God wants to hear our prayers.
God wants us to play a role in reconciling the world to him.
Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die.”
God has promised to respond in a special way to the prayers of his people.
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
What do “The Prayers” do?
What do “The Prayers” do?
The Prayers of the Church train us to pray.
“This, then, is how you should pray:
“ ‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.’
The Prayers of the Church shape our values and priorities.
The Prayers of the Church influence the actions of God.
Rend your heart
and not your garments.
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and abounding in love,
and he relents from sending calamity.
Who knows? He may turn and relent
and leave behind a blessing—
grain offerings and drink offerings
for the Lord your God.
Blow the trumpet in Zion,
declare a holy fast,
call a sacred assembly.
Gather the people,
consecrate the assembly;
bring together the elders,
gather the children,
those nursing at the breast.
Let the bridegroom leave his room
and the bride her chamber.
Let the priests, who minister before the Lord,
weep between the portico and the altar.
Let them say, “Spare your people, Lord.
Do not make your inheritance an object of scorn,
a byword among the nations.
Why should they say among the peoples,
‘Where is their God?’ ”
The Prayers of the Church affect the fate of the nations.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Conclusion
Conclusion
God cares about the requests of his people.
God acts on the requests of his people.
God changes the world through the requests of his people.