Title Prayer (Matthew 07:7-11)
Content Prayer is by no means an empty monologue or a means of strengthening one's beliefs, but rather a conversation with the living God, the Creator, and a conversation about what is needed.
Of course, we should not understand prayer as a means of fulfilling our own requirements by thinking of God only as the owner of the magic wand or the protagonist of 'Open Sesame'.
God is our Creator and has a will (intention, purpose) to do with our environment and each of us.
If we are to discern this very will of God and live in this world relying on the Creator as a creature, it is essential that we ask for our needs through prayer.
1. What is prayer1) Asking for the meaning of <intellectual> θ
Search, longing for and asking for the meaning of 'static' θ
Knocking on the door of heaven
2) Prayer is a spiritual conversation <fellowship> with θ <Isaiah 1:18, Exodus 33:11>
3) To give up one's abilities, knowledge, wisdom, methods, and experience, and to entrust everything to the will of θ, and to believe and rely on the promises of θ.
4) Recognizing the omnipotent power of θ and asking θ to empower them.
5) Although the body lives on this earth, the moment of prayer is to live in the country of θ and conform to the thoughts of θ.
2. Object of expectation-θ (Matthew 7:7-9, Psalm 50:15, John 14:13, Matthew 6:6)1) θ of the contract <covenant>, θ of the promise (Jeremiah 33:3)
2) Jehovah's θ (Judges 16:28)
3) Father θ (Matthew 7:11)
4) θ in secret <Matthew 6:6>
3. Purpose of prayer 〈Matthew 6:33〉1) In the Old Testament, carnal benefits were usually pursued.
2) Spiritual benefits were sought in the New Testament
“Seeking First the Kingdom and His Righteousness”
(1) θ means to save the country
① Make the country of θ the highest and foremost goal
② It means the total sacrifice of life (Luke 12:31-33)
③ The meaning of setting your heart on the kingdom of heaven (Luke 12:34)
④ Aiming for the love of θ (Matthew 6:30)
(2) Why should you seek it first?
① Because the country of θ is the best purpose
② Because it is an order from J X
③ Because the order of the Lord's Prayer is first (Matthew 6:9-10)
④ All other things are added (Matthew 6:33)
4. Intercession of prayer-J X1) Isa 59:1-2
2) 1 Timothy 2:5
3) John 14:6, Acts 4:14
4) John 14:13-14
5. Terms of prayer (1 Timothy 2:1, Philippians 4:6)1) To pray earnestly for a desired purpose
2) Prayer - Prayer for fellowship with θ whether there is a problem or not
3) Dogo-Dogo’s prayer is an intercessory prayer for others.
4) Thanksgiving-Prayer to please the Lord (Psalm 50:20, 2 Corinthians 9:15)6. Reasons to pray (1 Samuel 12:23)1) In section θ
(1) θ tells us to ask (Jeremiah 33:3)
(2) J gave and made a covenant (Matthew 7:7)
⑶ The Holy Spirit promises to help (Romans 8:26)
2) on the human side
(1) If you do not pray, you will fall into temptation (Matthew 26:41)
Therefore, in order to oppose and destroy the devil (1 Peter 4:7-8)
(2) For spiritual growth (Ephesians 3:16-21)
⑶ To receive the power of θ (Acts 1:5-8, Mark 9:29)
7. Answer to prayer 1) Immediate answer (positively Yes) 1 Kings 3:6-12 20:5)
2) Rejection (Negatively No) 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
3) Answer after waiting (waiting wait) Psalm 37:7 Hab 2:3, John 7:36)
4) Responses that come with special experiences
5) Answers that come through spiritual influence
8. Reasons why prayers do not come true 1) Reasons why prayers do not come true in a bad way
① Prayer to hide and embrace sins without repentance
(Isa 59:1-2, Jer 3:44 3:8 11:14, Psalm 66:18)
② When you ask for the wrong thing to use it for lust
(James 4:3, Deuteronomy 8:14-18, Job 35:13, Proverbs 30:9)
③ When you pray without forgiving others (that is, without reconciliation with your brother)
(Romans 12:20, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 24:19, Proverbs 24:17-18, Ezekiel 33:11, 25:6-7)
④ Praying for prayer while worshiping idols (Jeremiah 11:14, Ezekiel 14:3, Colossians 3:5)
⑤ Prayer to turn away from the cry of the poor (Proverbs 21:13)
⑥ The prayer of those who do not listen to the word θ (Proverbs 28:9)
⑦ If you pray without losing + (Matthew 26:45)
⑧ When there is a discord between husband and wife (1 Peter 3:7)
⑨ Repeated prayer (Matthew 6:7)
⑩ Asking prayer while doubting
(James 1:6-7, Matthew 14:30, Matthew 6:24, James 3:8, Mark 11:23-24)
2) Prayers that are not done in the good way
① When you need a podium
② When you are preparing for something better
③ When there is a risk of becoming arrogant if we do so (2 Corinthians 12:8)
④ You must have the subject of prayer so that you can rest from the sleep of death (Psalm 13:1-6)
⑤ To achieve the will of θ and achieve glory
(The wedding feast at Cana, when Lazarus died)
⑥ Because the time must come (Hab 2:
3. Galatians 6:7)
⑦ Because we have to fill the amount of prayer (John 2:11)
9. Jesus’ model of prayer1) He made prayer a life (Luke 21:37, 22:39)
2) Special prayers were offered when important events occurred.
(Luke 4:2, Luke 6:12 22:44, John 17:1-26)
3) He prayed for service (Mark 1:35, Luke 9:33)
4) He prayed with faith (John 11:41, Mark 1:24)
5) He prayed for the Father's will (John 6:38, Luke 22:42)
6) He prayed with all his heart (Jeremiah 29:13, Luke 22:3)
2. 4
4. 6:12, John 11:4
2.17:20)
7) He prayed altruism (Luke 22:3)
2. 6:12, John 11:4
2. 17:20)
(conclusion)
The meaning of ‘always’ in Colossians 4:2 means regularity and continuity. Prayer can be offered in many forms (closed prayer, paired prayer, group prayer, and public prayer), but above all, private closet prayer with God must be prioritized. (Matthew 6:5-8) More important than answers to prayers is God Himself. Just knowing that He is with me is empowering. Hallelujah !
“Take a clear attitude toward God, and God will take a clear attitude toward you.”
“The more I pray, the more I feel the need for the Word. The more I read the Word, the more I cannot help praying and the more power I get from that prayer. ”-Andrew Murray