Praying in the Spirit
MESSAGE - Pastor Dale Thiele
Grace to You:
Praying in the Spirit
- The Reality of Spiritual Warfare: The Need for the Gospel
- Prayer Undergirds Our Strength in the Gospel
Spiritual Preparedness is God’s Work
Dependence & Gratitude Are Crucial
The Mystery of God’s Providence
- Some Practical Help for “Praying at All Times”
Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion:
- Read Ephesians 6:10-20. What does Paul want us to know and believe about spiritual warfare?
- How are we “strong in the Lord”? What does the armor of God have to do with our strength? What is the common thread between all the pieces of armor?
- Grammatically, what role does verse 18 play in relation to the preceding verses? What does this teach us about prayer?
- How is prayer “grace” to us? How does it serve our daily spiritual battle?
- What hinders you from “praying at all times”? What habits have aided your prayer life? What could/should be different?
Memory Verse of the Week: Ephesians 6:10, 18 (ESV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might…praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
