January 14, 2024
Series Overview:
As Christians, we no doubtably pray. Prayer is the lifeblood of the Christian faith. But, even in knowing its important, many of us struggle to make prayer and authentic part of our daily lives. Prayer at times can feel quaint, old-fashioned and uncomfortable making it difficult to weave it into the daily fabric of how we live. In this series, (based on the book Pray First, by bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges) we will address these issues by walking through the fundamentals of prayer and the surreal and supernatural benefits that you can can obtain by having daily interaction with God by exploring several models of prayer found in Scripture that will absolutely impact you and the time you spend with the God of the universe.
EPHESIANS 6:18 GW
Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is.
EXODUS 25:8-9 NLT
Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them. 9 You must build this Tabernacle and its furnishings exactly according to the pattern I will show you.
MATTHEW 27:50-51 NIV
And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his
spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two.
EXODUS 33:11 NLT
Inside the Tent of Meeting, the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.
The Outer Court: Giving God
.
PSALM 100:4 KJV
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
The Brazen Altar: Thinking on the
of Jesus.
HEBREWS 4:16 NIV
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence.
PSALM 103:2-3 NLT
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. 3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
The Laver:
with the word.
EPHESIANS 5:26 AMP
…so that He might sanctify the church, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word [of God].
PHILIPPIANS 4:8 NIV
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
JOHN 10:5,27 NLT
They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice. …27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
PROVERBS 4:24 NLT
Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech.
PSALM 37:23 NLT
The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
PROVERBS 4:26-27 NLT
Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.
27 Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
The Candlestick: The
of the Lord.
ISAIAH 11:2 NLT
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord.
2 TIMOTHY 1:6-7 NIV
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is
in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
The Table of Shewbread:
on God’s word.
MATTHEW 4:4 NIV
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’
EPHESIANS 6:17-18 NIV
…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
The Altar of Incense:
.
2 CORINTHIANS 2:15 NLT
Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God.
PROVERBS 18:10 NIV
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
EPHESIANS 6:18 GW
Use every kind of prayer and request there is.
The Holy of Holies: Interceding for
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1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4 NIV
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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