Reading Plan
Introduction: The Uniqueness of Jesus
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Step 1: The Adventure
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Step 2: The Abundant Life
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Step 3: The Holy Spirit
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Step 4: Prayer
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The Purpose of Prayer
To Whom Should We Pray?
A Guide to Effective Daily Prayer
How to Pray With Power
God’s Promises About Prayer
Planning Your Daily Devotional Time
Step 5: The Bible
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Step 6: Obedience
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Step 7: Witnessing
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Step 8: Giving
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Step 9: Exploring the Old Testament
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Step 10: Exploring the New Testament
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Intro
Scripture
Questions

Lesson

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

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Bible Study

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.

  1. Jeremiah 33:3
  2. Matthew 21:22
  3. 1 John 5:14, 15
  4. John 14:14
  5. 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:

  1. Material needs
    Philippians 4:19
    Psalm 84:11
  2. Guidance
    Proverbs 3:5, 6
    Psalm 32:8
  3. Spiritual needs
    Ephesians 1:3
    Philippians 4:13

Why God Is Dependable

  1. 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
  2. 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.

Application

LIFE APPLICATION

Questions

  1. Have you claimed God’s promises about prayer?
  2. 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)

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