Build in Prayer

Introduction

Build in Prayer

Prayer as Rebellion: Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be (Verses 13, 14; 17, 18)

         Shouting into the Darkness?

         Lament and Praise

         Elijah’s Example

   Prayer as Rebellion: Not the Way We’re Supposed to Be (Verses 15, 16)

         Symptoms or Disease? Mark 2:1-12

         Healing Power of Confession

Building Together in Prayer

Community Meditation

Know

• What are some possible motivations to pray? Name as many as possible.
• Read Matthew 6:5-15. What does this passage teach us about the nature and practice of prayer?

Feel

• In what area of your life is the brokenness of the world most evident? How might you begin to pray for that situation, relationship, etc.?
• Have you ever experienced the healing power of confession? What made the experience so powerful?
• Why do you think Christians are so consistently called to repentance and confession?

Live

• What next steps might you take in building your life on prayer with others (in your MC, family, with roommates, etc.)? Be specific.