This lesson on Prayer is part of the "Back to the Basics" series. Instead of looking at prayer in the normal way, I look at prayer from the idea of "Communication in Battle." The discussion guide focuses on the Prayer of Jesus in John 17.

1. “Prayer: Our One on One with God” Lessons and Class Discussion + Extra Slides September 27th, 2009 By Christopher Gallagher www.preacherspen.org Sources Cited

2. “Daniel would rather spend a night with the lions than miss a day in prayer.” —Anonymous Morgan, R. J. (2000). Nelson's complete book of stories, illustrations, and quotes (electronic ed.) (73). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

4. Prayer is a mighty instrument, not for getting man’s will done in Heaven, but for getting God’s will done on earth. —Robert Law Morgan, R. J. (2000). Nelson's complete book of stories, illustrations, and quotes (electronic ed.) (520). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

6. Back to the Basics What We Believe and Why?

7. Prayer:

8. What do We Pray for? Nine out of ten adults in America say they pray. 98%—Our own families 81%—World’s Children 77%—World Peace 69%—Co-workers Yankelvich Poll in USA Today Commissioned by the Lutheran Brotherhood Morgan, R. J. (2000). Nelson's complete book of stories, illustrations, and quotes (electronic ed.) (623). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

9. The Bible Expects Prayer “When you pray…” (Matthew 6.5) “When you pray…” (Matthew 6.6) “When you pray…” (Matthew 6.7) “When you pray…” (Luke 11.2)

10. Why does the Bible Expect Prayer? “…praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints…” (Ephesians 6.18;ESV)

11. Communication in Battle Belt of truth Breastplate of righteousness Shoes – gospel of peace

12. Communication in Battle Shield of Faith Helmet of salvation Sword of the spirit

13. Communication in Battle “…praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints…” (Ephesians 6.18;ESV)

14. Final Thoughts! Meditate on His word. (Psalm 1) Make His word a priority. (Psalm 119.105) Talk with Him daily.

15. Back to the Basics Part #6

16. “Prayer is the key to the morning and the bolt of the evening.” —Anonymous Morgan, R. J. (2000). Nelson's complete book of stories, illustrations, and quotes (electronic ed.) (622). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

18. The Prayer of Jesus John 17

19. The Prayer of Jesus “Prayer is a mighty instrument, not for getting man’s will done in Heaven, but for getting God’s will done on earth.” (Robert Law) Morgan, R. J. (2000). Nelson's complete book of stories, illustrations, and quotes (electronic ed.) (622). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

20. The Prayer of Jesus For what does Jesus pray? He prays for himself. He prays for his disciples. He prays for you.

21. The Prayer of Jesus He prayed for himself: He prays for glory. “I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.” (John 17.4; ESV) Have you glorified God?

22. The Prayer of Jesus He prayed for his disciples: He prays for the Lord to keep them. “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” (John 17.17; ESV) Is the Lord your keep?

23. The Prayer of Jesus He prayed for you: He prayed for you to be one. “… that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me…” (John 17.21; ESV)

24. The Prayer of Jesus For what does Jesus pray? He prays for himself. He prays for his disciples. He prays for you.

26. “Prayer: Our One on One with God” Lessons and Class Discussion + Extra Slides September 27th, 2009 By Christopher Gallagher www.preacherspen.org Sources Cited