DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH Welcome to DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE Year of Full Restoration 09 JUly, 2017

I MUST TELL JESUS (GHS 167)

I MUST TELL JESUS [GHS 167] 1. I must tell Jesus all of my trials; I cannot bear these burdens alone; In my distress He kindly will help me; He ever loves and care for His own. I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.

I MUST TELL JESUS [GHS 167] 2. I must tell Jesus all of my troubles; He is a kind, compassionate Friend; If I but ask Him, He will deliver, Make of my troubles quickly an end. I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.

I MUST TELL JESUS [GHS 167] 3. Tempted and tried, I need a great Saviour, One who can help my burdens to bear; I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus; He all my cares and sorrows will share. I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.

I MUST TELL JESUS [GHS 167] 4. O how the world to evil allures me! O how my heart is tempted to sin! I must tell Jesus, and He will help me Over the world the vict’ry to win. I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; Jesus can help me, Jesus alone. END OF HYMN

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES LESSON 650: PRAYER AND FASTING

LESSON 650: PRAYER AND FASTING MEMORY VERSE: “Howbeit this kind goeth not but by prayer and fasting” – Matthew 17:13 TEXT: Luke 11: 1-13; Esther 4: 1-17; James 5: 13-18

SUMMARY (1) Our previous study dealt with quiet time and family devotion: Create a specific time for communion with God. Important for spiritual growth and development The study of today touches two related points: Prayer: communion with God, seeking the face of God Fasting: abstinence from food

SUMMARY (2) The pattern, practice and power of prayer and fasting: Prayer and fasting are vital to successful Christian living. Prayers can be made everywhere and every time. God expects consistency! To receive answers we must pray to the Father, pray wholeheartedly, in faith, in righteousness (repentance and salvation), obedience and with a forgiving spirit No hard rules on posture: bowing down, kneeling, bowing the head, weeping, talking, agonizing and groaning. Eyes should be closed to avoid distraction Secret sin, stubbornness, doubt, self-indulgence and blood guiltiness can lead to unanswered prayers Fasting helps to chasten the believer, crucify his appetite and makes prayer more powerful and effective (complements prayer). Fasting is not optional but imperative! Fasting helps in times of judgment, worry, danger, trouble or during ministration We do not need to fast to receive Christian experiences, avoid long fasting that can damage our health. Elijah, Esther, Ahab, Moses, Ezra, Daniel and Jesus all got results with prayer and fasting

DISCUSSION

QUESTION 1 (a) Why is it necessary to pray ? Psalm 42:1-2 (b) How often should we pray ? I Thessalonians 5:17

QUESTION 2 Mention four people who observed prayers and fasting in the Bible. Exodus 34:28 I Kings 21:27 Acts 9:9 Luke 4:2

QUESTION 3 (a) Mention three conditions for answered prayers I John 3:22 Mark 11:24,25 Luke 18:1 (b) Mention three hindrances to answered prayers Deuteronomy 1:43,45 Psalm 66:18 Zechariah 7:13

QUESTION 4 Mention four possible postures for prayer Psalm 95:6 I Timothy 2:8

QUESTION 5 Why is fasting imperative for all believers? Matthew 6:16-18 II Chronicles 7:14

CONCLUSIONS Believers can enjoy the fullness of heaven’s blessings on a continual basis if we practice the principles of prayer and fasting Grace, victory and inestimable spiritual blessings can be obtained through prayer and fasting Righteousness is the key to effectual prayer. “The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” – James 5:16

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