Disciples Pray Intentionally
Big Truth:
Disciples Pray Intentionally
Philippians 4:6; James 5:16, 18; Mark 11:24; Matthew 26:41
Bible Verse:
Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name.’
Matthew 6:9
Big Ideas:
- Prayer is about the pursuit of God, not the approval of others.
- Prayer is meant to align our hearts with God’s purposes.
- Prayer is meant to center our personal needs within our need for God Himself.
Bible Passage:
Matthew 6:5-15Influence:
FOCUS: Living in Pursuit
SERIES: Disciple
This series is an overview of what is looks like to be a disciple, following Jesus and calling others to follow Him as well, in the everyday aspects of life. This series includes a few shorter threads of weeks walking through the disciple’s relationship to God’s Word, to prayer, and to the Trinity.
Every student should know:
- Jesus is the only source of life.
- God’s Word is authoritative and applicable for all of life.
- To follow Jesus is to pursue a life of sacrifice and surrender.
Every student should strive to:
- Read through the gospel of John.
- Memorize the Bible verse each week.
- Implement regular rhythms of prayer and fasting throughout the semester.
Every student should feel:
- Thankful for the triune God who is worthy.
- Convicted of how deception has led them to disobedience.
- Responsible to use their influence to live for Jesus alone.
Every student should want to:
- Pursue obedience even when faith is a struggle.
- Grow in living in step with the Holy Spirit.
- Live their lives to glorify God the Father.
