Various Kinds of Prayer

Key verse: ‘I exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.’ 1 Timothy 2:1

1. Prayers – the general term for all prayer.
   1. The need for prayer – Luke 18:1. (men ought to pray)
   2. The time for prayer – Luke 18:1.(always)
   3. The subjects for prayer – 1 Timothy 2:1. (all men)
   4. The place for prayer – 1 Timothy 2:8. (everywhere)
2. Supplications – an earnest entreaty. Hebrews 5:7.
3. Intercessions – to petition the Lord on behalf of others. Romans 8:26. 1 Timothy 4:5.
4. Requests – an expression of desire for something. Philippians 4:6.
5. Thanksgiving – an expression of gratitude. Ephesians 4:5.

How to Pray

Key verses –  We should pray as Elijah did – 1 Kings 18:41-46.

• Intelligently – verse 41. (see Deuteronomy 28:12, 24)
• Believingly – verse 41.
• Humbly – verse 42.
• Earnestly – James 5:17.
• Definitely – James 5:17.
• Persistently– verse 43 and James 5:18.
• Successfully – verses 44-45.

The Condition of Prayer

“In My Name” John 14:14.

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