Colossians: Prayer
Life Group Questions
Key Verses: Colossians 4:2

1. Read Colossians 4:2

a. What is prayer?

b. Why do so many Christians refuse to pray, whether in public or private? What keeps you from praying personally?

c. What does God desire from our prayers? (see also Psalm 51:15-17)

2. Read Luke 22:42

a. What do we learn from Jesus in this prayer? What elements do you see? How does this prayer of Jesus help answer the “the point of prayer” question for us?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

a. Why would God not want to remove the thorn from Paul’s flesh? What good could come from Paul’s torment? How can what we learn from Paul’s example help us today?

4. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

a. What does Paul mean that we are to “pray without ceasing?” How is this possible?

b. Personal Check: How well are you following this command in your life?

c. How would living out this command transform your life?