She seems an unlikely character for this week’s discussion on Prayer Power: Interceding for Others. Throughout her story, as recorded in the Gospel of John, prayer is not once mentioned. She is not one of the many who came seeking Jesus for miraculous healing from some incurable illness. As a matter of fact, she didn’t … Continue reading –>
Throughout the Bible, there is an emphasis on specificity in prayer. Prayer is not some vague longing of the soul. It presents God with specific requests. Jesus prayed specifically for His disciples. The apostle Paul prayed very specifically for the Ephesian, Philippian, and Colossian Christians. He prayed for his young colleagues such as Timothy, Titus, … Continue reading –>
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Luke 23:34 NLT It may seem hard to pray for God to forgive and bless our enemies, but it’s a healing balm for us as well as for them. I once heard … Continue reading –>
Intercessory prayer is a mighty weapon in this battle between good and evil that we call “the great controversy”. One of the clearest revelations of this struggle is in Daniel chapter 10. You will recall that the prophet Jeremiah predicted that the Jews would be in bondage to the Babylonians for seventy years. At the … Continue reading –>
Topics to encourage group discussion and individual exploration of this week’s theme. The power of prayer. Most of us turn to the Lord in prayer when trouble threatens. What about praying for others? How can we prevent anything from getting in the way of our earnest prayers to God? What effect did the prayers of … Continue reading –>
Intercessory prayer is biblical. Throughout his ministry, Paul prayed for the new converts in the churches that he established through his evangelistic ministry. Paul believed that something happened when he prayed that would not happen if he did not pray. Although he was separated from those he loved, he recognized that they could be united … Continue reading –>
This Video is prepared by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. As you watch this week’s Sabbath school video, reflect on your own experiences in witnessing to others, praying with others, and ministering to the needs of others? How have these experiences impacted your own faith and walk with the Lord? Week 4_Prayer Power_ study … Continue reading –>
The title for the quarter immediately brings to mind Hymn 499, What A Friend We Have in Jesus. The power of prayer this week, our interceding, is requesting Lead Them, My God, to Thee, Hymn 653. We may tell others For You I Am Praying, Hymn 284. It is still our task to ask Heavenly Father … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: When we seek God and intercede for others, God’s works in our own hearts to draw us closer to Him and gives us divine wisdom to reach them for His kingdom. July 25, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 22:31-34. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
Read Luke 3:21, Luke 5:16, and Luke 9:18. What do these texts tell you about the relationship between Jesus’ prayer life and His effectiveness in ministry? Jesus’ life was one of constant divine communion with His Father. At the time of His baptism when He launched His Messianic ministry, He prayed for divine power to accomplish heaven’s purpose. … Continue reading –>
Compare Revelation 12:7-9, Ephesians 6:12, and 2 Corinthians 10:4. How do these passages influence our understanding of intercessory prayer? The Bible lifts the veil between the seen and the unseen world. There is a struggle between good and evil, between the forces of righteousness and the forces of darkness, between Christ and Satan. In this cosmic conflict, God … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Rev. 12:7-9, Eph. 6:12, Heb. 7:25, Eph. 1:15-21, Dan. 10:10-14, 1 John 5:14-16. Memory Text: “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16, NKJV). The New Testament church members felt their need of prayer. “And when … Continue reading –>
