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Jesus: The Model of Prayer

Jesus: The Model of Prayer. Christians have one ultimate role model: Christ Obedience Trust Prayer. Jesus: The Model of Prayer. Significance of prayer cannot be overstated Powerful, Jas. 5:16 Practical help, Phil. 4:6, 7 Pray always, Lk. 18:1. Jesus: The Model of Prayer. Times. Company.

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Jesus: The Model of Prayer

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  1. Jesus: The Model of Prayer • Christians have one ultimate role model: Christ • Obedience • Trust • Prayer

  2. Jesus: The Model of Prayer • Significance of prayer cannot be overstated • Powerful, Jas. 5:16 • Practical help, Phil. 4:6, 7 • Pray always, Lk. 18:1

  3. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Times Company Occasions

  4. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Times • Start of day, Mk. 1:35-39 • Long before daylight • Solitary place • Gives time & opportunity

  5. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Times • End of day, Mt. 14:22, 23 • After a long day, Mt. 14:13-15 • Mountain top

  6. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Times • Punctuate day with prayer • Set alarm clock 15 minutes earlier • Take 15 minutes before bed • Go to solitary place • List things to pray about • Thanksgiving • Issues facing you • Growth • Others

  7. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Company • Jesus prayed alone, Lk. 9:18 • Lack of interruption • Clarity of thought • Allows for personal issues

  8. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Company • Jesus prayed around others, Jn. 17:1-18:1 • To encourage, cf. Acts 4:23-31; 12:5, 12 • To faithfulness • To boldness • Comfort in times of stress

  9. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Company • Jesus prayed around others, Jn. 17:1-18:1 • To teach, Lk. 11:1-4; Jn. 11:41, 42 • How to pray • What to pray • A spiritual point

  10. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Company • Jesus did not pray for show, Mt. 6:5-8 • Not for personal attention • Not to be ashamed in public

  11. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Occasions • After His baptism, Lk. 3:21 • Spiritually significant occasion • Us: beginning of life in Christ

  12. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Occasions • Before selecting disciples, Lk. 6:12-16 • Major decision • Close companions

  13. Jesus: The Model of Prayer Occasions • When facing troubles • Distant, Lk. 9:21-31 • Immediate, Mt. 26:39-44

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