LESSON FIVE
God’s Promises About Prayer
It is estimated that there are more than 5,000 personal promises in the Bible. However, these promises mean little or nothing to many Christians because they do not claim them by faith (Hebrews 4:2).
Faith is a word signifying action. For example, bags of cement sitting in a warehouse will never become concrete until they are mixed with sand, gravel, and water. Likewise, God’s promises will never become concrete unless they are mixed with faith and action. You must make them yours by believing them and putting your faith to work.
This lesson will show you some of God’s conditions and promises concerning prayer and his provision for your needs.
Lesson Objective: To claim God’s promises about prayer
BIBLE STUDY
Read Acts 11 and 12
Before you consider the many verses below, be sure to read the Bible passages listed above.
If you click on the verses in the study below you can see the entire verse! If you are not on-the-go, consider opening a physical Bible and looking up the passages.
What God Has Promised Concerning Prayer
Look up the following verses and identify the condition and promise in each.
- Jeremiah 33:3
- Matthew 21:22
- 1 John 5:14, 15
- John 14:14
- Which promise do you need most to apply to your own prayer life right now and why?
What God Will Provide Through Prayer
In the following verses, identify God’s promises concerning:
- Material needs
Philippians 4:19
Psalm 84:11 - Guidance
Proverbs 3:5, 6
Psalm 32:8 - Spiritual needs
Ephesians 1:3
Philippians 4:13
Why God Is Dependable
- List reasons you can trust him to keep his promises.
Psalm 9:10
Psalm 115:11
Isaiah 26:4
Nahum 1:7
2 Samuel 7:28 - In what particular circumstance of your life do you presently need to trust him more and for what? These promises are real—believe them; claim them; live by them.
LIFE APPLICATION
Questions
- Have you claimed God’s promises about prayer?
- List at least three things you need to pray for, and a verse for each that promises God’s provision.
Memory Verse: “Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.” (Jeremiah 33:3 NLT)