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The Bible and Prayer

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Christianity is more than just a religion. It is first and foremost a relationship with God Steve Murrell, One 2 One

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The Bible and prayer are means of communication: God speaks to us from the Bible We speak to Him through prayer

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The Bible: Why do we need to read it? Are there any benefits? What are the Ts & Cs?

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The Bible: Why do we need to read it? 1. It reveals who God is 2. He speaks to us from it Luk 16

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Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent. But he said to him, If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead. Luke 16:29-31

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The Bible: Are there any benefits? 1. Growing spiritually Rom 10:17 2. Resisting temptation Mat 4 3. Success! Jos 1:8 4. Knowing Gods will Rom 12:2

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This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8

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And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2

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The Bible: What are the Ts & Cs? Hearing and doing! Mat 7

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Prayer: IS NOT supposed to be: 1. Difficult 2. Long or loud Mat 6:5-8

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And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward... And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Matthew 6:5, 7-8

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Prayer: IS supposed to be: An ongoing conversation with God 1. The Father Mat 6:6

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But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matthew 6:6

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Prayer: IS supposed to be: An ongoing conversation with God 1. The Father Mat 6:6 2. Through the Son 1 Tim 2:5, Joh 14:6

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For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 1 Timothy 2:5 Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6

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What about you?

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Do you struggle to understand the Bible? Do you feel God doesnt hear you?