This is Who We Are: Pillar 3

Introduction:

We Believe Firmly in the Power of Prayer.

Matthew 7:7 - Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

James 5:16 - The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

The Testimony of Hezekiah and Literally Everyone Else Who Believes Firmly in the Power of Prayer (Isaiah 38):

  1. Desperation leads me to prayer. (Isaiah 38:10-14)
  2. Prayer leads me to Provision . (Isaiah 38:15-17)

    The Testimony of Hezekiah and Literally Everyone Else Who Believes Firmly in the Power of Prayer (Isaiah 38):

    1. New Perspective
    2. Your Answer
    3. Forgiveness
  3. God's provision leads me to Worship . (Isaiah 38:18-20)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Isaiah 38

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. Tell of a time you experienced a clear and direct answer to prayer.

  3. Why does God often employ “medical means” to bring about healing (Isaiah 38:21)?

  4. Why did Hezekiah pray as he did, recounting his good works (praying “in his own name”)? Explain what it means to “pray in Jesus’ name” (See John 14:13-14)?

Breakout
Pray for one another to grow as pray-ers.