1. Looking at more stuff on prayer The Temple was to be characterized by prayer. Mt. 21:13

2. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer was one of the four key activities of the early church... Acts 2:42 _____________________________...and is to be today. 1 Timothy 2:8

3. Looking at more stuff on prayer The Jews and early Christians had deliberate times and places of prayer Acts 3:1; 16:13

4. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer was so important to the Apostles that they would not give up their commitment to prayer, even to resolve a key dispute of the church. Acts 6:4

5. Looking at more stuff on prayer Paul thought prayer was critical and practiced it for those whom he had ministered. Rom. 1:9 Eph. 1:15-16; Phil 1:3-4; Col. 1:3; Philem. 22

6. Looking at more stuff on prayer Paul felt prayer was necessary for success and safety in his ministry. 2 Cor. 1: 9-11 Phil. 1:19; Col. 4:3

7. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer is commanded... 1 Tim. 2:1f., Eph. 6:18, Jude 20...for all people.

8. Looking at more stuff on prayer Our prayers are to be continual. 1 Thess. 5:17

9. Looking at more stuff on prayer We serve God by praying. Luke 2:37

10. Looking at more stuff on prayer Even Jesus felt prayer was necessary. Luke 5:16

11. Looking at more stuff on prayer We do not receive some things because we do not pray. James 4:2

12. Looking at more stuff on prayer We do not receive some things because we ask for the wrong reason or motive. James 4:3

13. Looking at more stuff on prayer We do not escape some difficult events of life without prayer. Luke 21:35-37

14. Looking at more stuff on prayer Saints of the Tribulation were told to pray when they sought to escape the Beast, it might be at one time vs. another. Mt. 24:20

15. Looking at more stuff on prayer Some blessings don't occur without prayer. Mt. 17:21; Mark 9:29

16. Looking at more stuff on prayer Godly living impacts answered prayer John 14:21-23; 15:1-7, esp. 7, v. 14; James 5:16b; 1 Peter 3:7; 12

17. Looking at more stuff on prayer Anyone can be that person! James 5:17

18. Looking at more stuff on prayer Godly widows are to make prayer a priority. 1 Timothy 5:5

19. Looking at more stuff on prayer The resurrection occurred because of prayer and godly fear. Hebrews 5:7

20. Looking at more stuff on prayer God wants all men saved and prayer is a key part of that. Matt. 9:38; Lk. 10:2; Col. 4:3

21. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer is commanded to address suffering. James 5:13

22. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer is necessary for personal peace. Phil. 4:4f.

23. Looking at more stuff on prayer All prayers according to God's will are heard and answered. - 1 John 5:14-15 ___________________________ Prayer is a vehicle for the realization of God's will.

24. Looking at more stuff on prayer Matt. 6:9-15 - We are to pray daily for: God's glory, God's Kingdom, God's will, God's provision, God's forgiveness, and God's power.

25. Looking at more stuff on prayer We pray for those things because they are God's right, and by implication, they will not happen apart from prayer.

26. Looking at more stuff on prayer Temptation can be avoided by prayer. Matt. 26:41; Luke 22:40

27. Looking at more stuff on prayer The prayers of elders in particular and others in general can bring healing. James 5:15-16

28. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer can change a nation. James 5:17

29. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer can also change an individual. James 5:19-20 And, all of us can be the one praying!

30. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer is necessary to restore believers when they fall. Luke 22:32

31. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer can lead to a better, healthier life. 3 John 2

32. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer was necessary to receive the Holy Spirit initially. Luke 11:13; John 14:16

33. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer was necessary for Jesus to receive aid from the Father. Matthew 26:53

34. Looking at more stuff on prayer Paul felt prayer was necessary for spiritual heath and growth. 2 Cor. 13:9; Eph. 6:18; 1 Thess. 5:23

35. Looking at more stuff on prayer God uses prayer as a vehicle of His judgment. Rev. 5:8; 8:3-4. ________________________ Prayers preceded both the Seal Judgments and the Trumpet Judgments.

36. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer is essential. It was to Jesus. It was to the Apostles. It is to God.

37. Looking at more stuff on prayer We may not how it all works together with God's sovereignty, but what we do know is that God has ordained it to be a critical part of His will and plan.

38. Looking at more stuff on prayer Prayer matters. And, a lack of prayer matters.

39. Looking at more stuff on prayer Shall we pray?