1. Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission Prayer Praying for the lost (ii)

2. Matthew 9:36-38 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Praying for the lost i. We need aBURDEN

3. 1 Tim. 2:1-4 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- … This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Praying for the lost ii. We ask with BELIEF

4. 2 Tim. 2:25-26 that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. Praying for the lost

5. 1 John 5:19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. iii. We break the BONDAGE

6. 2 Cor. 4:3-4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Praying for the lost iv. We remove the BLINDNESS

7. 2 Tim. 3:8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth--men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. Praying for the lost v. We crush the barriers

8. 2 Cor. 5:18-20 … And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. Praying for the lost

9. Col. 4:2-3 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. vi. We seek an open door 1. Use conversation

10. Col. 4:2-3 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Praying for the lost vi. We seek an open door 2. Pray!

11. Ephes. 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, Praying for the lost vii. We request boldness

12. Col. 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Praying for the lost viii. We seek to be a blessing

13. Matthew 9:35-38 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." Praying for the lost viii. We appeal to the body

14. Praying for the lost Carry a BURDEN Ask with BELIEF Break the BONDAGE Remove the BLINDNESS Crush the BARRIERS Carry a BURDEN Ask with BELIEF Break the BONDAGE Remove the BLINDNESS Crush the BARRIERS Watch for an OPEN DOOR Request the BOLDNESS Seek to be a BLESSING Appeal to the BODY Watch for an OPEN DOOR Request the BOLDNESS Seek to be a BLESSING Appeal to the BODY