This is the first message on prayer from Ephesians 6:18. Lesson 1: Be creative in prayer.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Remember ItThat the primary responsibilities of church elders are prayer and the preaching/teaching of God’s Word.
Using a prayer book, the prayers of the apostle Paul, using hymns, example of men like F.F. Bruce.
All that we do is dependent on prayer, especially teaching the Word of God.
- What are some typical things that hinder us from praying consistently?
- What are some things an elder can do to make his prayer more regular, consistent and enjoyable?
- Memorize Acts 6:4.
- Choose one of Paul’s letters and meditate on his opening prayer for the readers. Write out a prayer for your church using Paul’s prayer as a model, but use your own words.
A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers by D.A. Carson