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1 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
I. Life & Family. Nothing is known. There are only three references to “Jabez” in Scripture. 1. I Chronicles 2:55 – Place 2. I Chronicles 4:9,10 - Person.

2 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
I. Life & Family. “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers” Heb. kabed means primarily “heavy.” It can have the sense of that which is literally heavy, that which is serious and noble - i.e. honorable.

3 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
I. Life & Family. C. Jabez means lit. “He will cause pain” 1. His mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”

4 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez. A. “Oh, that You would bless me indeed...” 1. We are blessed in obedience (Revelation 22:14). 2. Blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).

5 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez. B. “...And enlarge my territory...” 1. Abounding in our service to the Lord. (Colossians 2:6,7; I Corinthians 15:58).

6 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez. C. “...Your hand would be with me...” 1. God is always with us (Matthew 28:19,20). 2. Paul’s confidence in God’s hand (II Timothy 4:16-18).

7 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez. D. “... Keep me from evil...” 1. Jesus’ prayer. (Matthew 6:13). 2. He keeps our feet from falling. (Psalm 56:13; 116:7-9). 3. He will not allow us to be tempted above our ability. (I Corinthians 10:13).

8 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
II. The Prayer of Jabez. E. “...That I may not cause pain!” 1. Love does no harm (Romans 13:8-10). 2. Weep with those who weep. (Rom. 12:15-18).

9 Prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9,10)
“...So God granted him what he requested.” I John 5:14,15


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