Start With Prayer
Precede with Prayer
Part 1
Group Questions
What do you want to remember about this past week?
What do you do first thing in the morning?
Did you grow up in a family that prayed together?
Text Questions
When should we pray?
Read Luke 18:1-8
What stuck out to you?
Why did Jesus tell them this parable?
What does the parable mean?
What questions does Jesus ask at the end of the passage?
Read Mark 1:35
What stuck out to you?
What do we learn about Jesus’ prayer habits?
Why do you think Jesus started the day in prayer?
Read Philippians 4:6-7
What stuck out to you?
What do we learn about prayer?
What are we being encouraged to do?
What promises are being made?
Personal Questions
How do you start the day?
How do you know you are making the right decisions in life?
Is Prayer a priority in your life?
Are you teaching and being an example for others on prayer
Application
Precede everything in prayer
Make a prayer plan
Teach and be an example
Verses
Luke 18:1-8
Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect people. 3 And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ 4 “For a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or respect people, 5 yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice, so that she doesn’t wear me out by her persistent coming.’”
6 Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 Will not God grant justice to his elect who cry out to him day and night? Will he delay helping them? 8 I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Mark 1:35
35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying.
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
