Christian Living - Prayer

Lesson CL004– Small Group Bible Study on Prayer

Look up the following Scriptures. When reading these verses ask yourself the following questions:

1. Who is talking/writing?
2. Who is the audience?
3. What do these verses have to say about our main topic?

Read the following article that relates to our topical Bible study.

15 Ways to Make Prayer a Natural Part of Your Everyday Family Life. By Kim Butts
Read Article

As you read the article, highlight the sentences, statements or paragraphs that you find most profound, confusing, revolutionary, fundamental or inspiring.  Mark each highlight with the reason you choose it.  Use the corresponding word or letter. P = Profound , C = Confusing , R = Revolutionary , F = Fundamental , I = Inspiring.

After you have done this for the entire article, force yourself to narrow your favorite sentences, statements or paragraphs down to your top 5. Then top 3. Then 1. This will prepare you for in-depth group discussion.

Not only will this technique improve overall reading comprehension, but will act as a discussion outline for your small group.  This method also provides a jump start if you choose to do a written summary of the article.

Answer the following questions after reading the article above:

1. After reading all the scriptures from step 1 above, which passages have the most impact on you personally and why?
   
   
   
2. List a few of the synonyms for the word "pray" used in the above passages.
   
   
   
3. Which of the 15 prayer ideas in the article did you find most interesting?
   
   
   
4. Of the 15 prayer ideas for the family, which ones have you tried? Describe your experience.
   
   
   
5. Which of the 15 prayer ideas seems like it might be impractical or too hard or too uncomfortable?
   
   
   
6. Which of these prayer ideas might you be willing to implement in your family?