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The lessons this quarter lead us into sacred
places where Jesus and great saints wrestled with God in prayer. Over half
of these prayers sprang out of the dark emotions of discouragement, fear,
and remorse; for it is in distress that humans most often seek God. Other
prayers are bright with triumph, joy, and praise. All grew out of spiritual
conflict with the forces of evil.
The pray-ers in these lessons represent a variety of people-the God-man Jesus,
ordinary men and women, statesmen and kings, prophets and apostles, angels
and redeemed. From them we learn of the circumstances that generate
prayer-rejection, abuse, guilt, burden for souls, or joy and thanksgiving.
From them we learn of the kinds of prayer that move the heart of God-complaints,
pleadings, or praise-and how He responds to them. From them we learn of the
need for patience and perseverance as we wait for God to work out His purposes.
Jesus is our finest example of how a human being in a world of evil can grasp
the mighty power of God through prayer and prevail. Three lessons are devoted
to Him. After an introductory lesson based on Jesus' prayers and prayer habits,
the lessons continue in chronological order from the oldest book of the Bible
(Job) to the triumphant conclusion portrayed in the latest (Revelation).
Prayer can lift you from the depths of darkness to the radiance of the heavenly
land, from your dismal circumstances to the throne room of God. You will
benefit most from these lessons if you try to put yourself in the place of
the Bible characters. Then try to reach out to God and experience His blessings
as they did.
Contents:
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Meet the Principal Contributor to This Guide
 Beatrice S. Neall, Ph.D., received her education
from La Sierra College and Andrews University. After marrying Ralph Neal!
in 1949. she served as a pastor's wife in the New York Conference. Called
to mission service in 1957, the couple spent 17 years in Cambodia, Vietnam,
and Singapore. During these years, Dr. Neal! wrote, for non-Christians, books
and Bible courses that have been widely used in Asia and Africa. She taught
theology at Southeast Asia Union College and recently retired from 17 years
as professor of religion at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Through the years, Dr. Neal! has contributed articles to such Adventist
publications as The Adventist Review and Ministry. She also has served on
numerous General Conference Committees including the Sanctuary Review Committee
("Glacier View"), the Daniel and Revelation Committee, and the Christian
View of Human Life Committee.
Since retirement, the Nealls have returned three times to Cambodia to teach
the pastors and lay-workers there. To help that country learn the ways of
peace, Dr. Neall has written a book, Building a Better Cambodia, which is
impacting the thought leaders of the nation.
Giardina Sabbath School
Study Helps
Jerry Giardina of Pecos, Texas, assisted by his wife, Cheryl, prepares a
series of helps to accompany the Sabbath School lesson. He includes all related
scripture and most EGW quotations. Jerry has chosen the "New King James Version"
of the scriptures this quarter. It is used with permission. The study
helps are provided in three wordprocessing versions
Wordperfect; Microsoft
Word; RTF for our MAC friends; and
HTML (Web Pages).
Last updated on February 9, 2000
Editorial Office: 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Principal Contributors: Beatrice S. Neall, Ph. D.
Acting Editor: Lyndelle Brower Chiomenti.
Editorial Production Manager: Soraya Homayouni Parish.
Art and Design: Lars Justinen.
Pacific Press Coordinator: Paul A. Hey.
Copyright © 2001 General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist.
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