Seven Lessons on Prayer
Luke 11:1
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
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[praying in a certain place] note, § Luke 3:21. b
[teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples] The disciples had been watching Jesus and had come to know that His prayers were always heard, and that the continued source of His power and utter freedom from pride came through secret prayer. This created a hunger in them to know how to pray, so they asked to be taught. Shall we not all enroll in the school of prayer and make Christ our teacher? Shall we not practice faithfully every day the lessons we learn in prayer? Luke 11:2
And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
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[he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. They will be done, as in heaven, so in earth] This proves that Jesus repeated the same doctrines at different times and places. The principles of this prayer make the first lessons on prayer in answer to the request of Luke 11:1. Seven Lessons on Prayer
1. Stay within the bounds of certain general principles of prayer and learn:
(1) How to begin (Luke 11:2; Matthew 11:25)
(2) Whom to address (Luke 11:2; John 14:13-15; John 15:16; John 16:23-26; note, § Matthew 6:9)
(3) Whose name to revere (Luke 11:2)
(4) Whose will to obey (Luke 11:2)
(5) Whose interests to serve and have at heart (Luke 11:2; Matthew 22:37)
(6) What to ask for (Luke 11:2-4)
(7) How to keep clear channels to God (Luke 11:4; 1 John 3:21-22)
(8) How to live with our fellowmen (Luke 11:4; Mark 11:25-26; Ephes. 4)
(9) How to live with God (Luke 11:4; 1 John 1:3-9; John 17:2-3)
(10) How to live free from sin (Luke 11:4; Romans 6:16-23; Romans 8:12-13)
2. Be bold as the friends of God—importune, urge with frequent solicitation, be tenacious in purpose, stubbornly adhering to a purpose; continue steadily, incessant, refuse to give an inch; be desperate, demanding, insistent, eager, and troublesome in pursuit of what God has promised (Luke 11:5-8; Luke 18:1-8; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 10:19-23,36).
3. Believe in and have confidence in the absolute certainty of answered prayer with no wavering or doubt as to the final outcome (Luke 11:9-10; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21; Mark 9:23; Mark 11:22-24; John 14:12-15; John 15:7,16; John 16:23-26; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:5-8; 1 John 3:19-22; 1 John 5:14-15).
4. Believe in and have confidence in the infinite fatherhood of God, realizing that He is at least as interested in our welfare as an earthly parent, that He will give all things which are best to His children, and that He will give exactly what is asked according to His will and Word (Luke 11:11-13; Matthew 7:7-11; 1 John 3:19-22; 1 John 5:14-15; Psalm 84:11).
5. Believe in and know beyond all possible doubt that it is the will of God for His children to get what they will and want (Luke 11:9-13; Psalm 23:1; Psalm 34:9-10; Psalm 84:11; Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21; Mark 11:22-24; John 15:7).
6. Believe in and ask God for the Holy Spirit, the all-inclusive gift, who will enable us to pray and get answers (Luke 11:13; Romans 8:26-27; Ephes. 2:18; Ephes. 6:18; Jude 1:20; John 7:37-39).
7. Believe in and never question it—that God will answer each person who prays right, not just a few special ones (Luke 11:9-13; Matthew 7:7-11; Mark 9:23; Mark 11:24; John 14:12-15; Romans 2:11).
Anyone who learns and practices well these lessons will get answers. Amen And Amen
May God Richly Bless You, Love In Christ, Joylee.
The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strengh.