Pray Intentionally: The Christian's Prayer Library — Part 1 Pray Intentionally The Christian’s Prayer Library — Part 1 of 2 Six influential prayer books that have helped Christians worship, confess, listen, and live in God’s presence Christians first learn to pray from Scripture, especially from the Psalms, the prayers of Jesus, and the Lord’s Prayer. Across the centuries, faithful writers have also gathered biblical prayers, devotional reflections, and practical patterns that help believers put those scriptural truths into words. The first six works in this prayer library range from historic liturgy and Puritan devotion to continual communion with God and modern biblical teaching. − MORE − OPEN IT The disciples did not ask Jesus merely for information about prayer. They asked, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Jesus answered with a pattern that begins with God’s name, kingdom, and will before turning to daily n...

Pray Intentionally: The Christian's Prayer Library — Part 2 Pray Intentionally The Christian’s Prayer Library — Part 2 of 2 Four enduring classics and twelve modern resources for a faithful, informed, and world-embracing prayer life Part 1 introduced six influential prayer books that teach believers to worship, confess, listen, and remain attentive to God. Part 2 completes the library with four more historic works and then turns to modern resources that help Christians organize prayer, hear Scripture, pray for the nations, and continue learning through trusted Bible ministries. The purpose is not to collect tools for their own sake, but to use them wisely as guides back to God’s Word and God’s presence. − MORE − OPEN IT The New Testament presents prayer as personal, congregational, persistent, watchful, thankful, and outward-looking. Jesus taught His disciples to pray for God’s kingdom, daily provision, forgiveness, and deliverance. Paul urged believers to pray continu...

S.O.A.P.S. Study in John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” S — Scripture John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” O — Observation 1. What is the subject of the verse? The subject is the relationship between abiding in Christ, letting His words dwell within us, and the resulting confidence and fruitfulness in prayer. 2. Who is speaking, and what is the timeline? Speaker: Jesus Christ Context: The Last Supper discourse (John 13–17), spoken on the night of His betrayal. Timeline: Final hours before the crucifixion; Jesus teaches His disciples how to remain spiritually connected to Him after His departure. 3. Key Words & Themes Abide: Remain, stay connected, dwell intimately. Words: Jesus’ teachings, commands, and truth. Ask: Prayer rooted in alignment with God’s will. Done: God’s faithful response to prayers shaped by H...

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Final Instructions and Benediction 12  We   ask   you ,   brothers ,   to   respect   those   who   labor   among   you   and   are   over   you   in   the   Lord   and   admonish   you ,   13  and   to   esteem   them   very   highly   in   love   because   of   their   work .   Be   at   peace   among   yourselves .   14  And   we   urge   you ,   brothers ,   admonish   the   idle ,   encourage   the   fainthearted ,   help   the   weak ,   be   patient   with   them   all .   15  See   that   no   one   repays   anyone   evil   for   evil ,   but   always   seek   to   do   good   to   one   anoth...