Praying In His Name

Praying In His Name

Look up these Scriptures: John 14:13-14; John 15:16; John 16:23-24 Have you ever noticed how much our Lord Jesus Christ spoke of prayer during His last days with His disciples? As opposition to His ministry increased and as the time of crucifixion drew nigh, the...
Proof of the Power of Prayer

Proof of the Power of Prayer

Read and meditate on Hebrews 5:7-9. One of the most convincing proofs of the value of prayer and its privilege is seen when we look at the life of our Lord. Consider this:  Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit.  He was perfect in every way.  Every moment, He...
The Church at Prayer Part 2

The Church at Prayer Part 2

4. THEIR OCCUPATION In those ten days they were given to prayer and to claiming the promise of the Spirit. Only one other item occupied their attention and that only for a brief space — the election of Matthias. Prayer had the priority in those days. It may have...
The Church at Prayer Part 1

The Church at Prayer Part 1

Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet . . . And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter and James and John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon...
The Prayer Meeting Part 2

The Prayer Meeting Part 2

Furthermore, bear in mind that many congregations are not over-endowed with praying members. If there are only a few who are in a position to pray, how the loss of the one or two is felt! It is like trying to run a relay with a missing member of the team. The rules...