Dear Family,
This brochure has been designed to assist you in developing a pattern for prayer. From this pattern you will no doubt develop your own emphasis or style of prayer. Hopefully, you will go on into intercessory prayer and long periods of developing of the communion of the Holy Spirit.
It is not intended to be a complete study on prayer, but rather a guide line.
I trust it will assist you in drawing closer to the Lord in a meaningful prayer life.
JOHN C. LEWIS
Senior Pastor, [Australia?].
| 6 STEPS TO THE THRONE:
"TARRYING ONE HOUR" A PATTERN FOR DEVELOPING A ONE HOUR PRAYER LIFE MATTHEW 6:9-13 | THRONE | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM, POWER AND GLORY | 6. POWER | ||||||
| LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER. US FROM EVIL | 5. PROTECTION | ||||||
| FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS | 4. PURITY | ||||||
| GIVE US THIS, DAY OUR DAILY BREAD | 3. PETITION | ||||||
| THY KINGDOM COME, THY WILL BE DONE | 2. PRIORITY | ||||||
| OUR FATHER WHICH ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME | 1. PRAISE | ||||||
"Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name".
(A) OUR FATHER
We may have earthly misconceptions about the word "Father".
What is our heavenly Father like?
1) FATHER CREATOR. Acts 17:28: Psa. 51:10
2) FATHER FRIEND & COUNSELLOR. Jeremiah 3:4; Prov. 18:24,
Isa.9:6.
3) FATHER OF COMFORT & MERCY. 2 Cor.1:3.
4) FATHER OF FORGIVENESS. John 8:1-11, Dan. 9:9, 2 Chron.7:14, 1
John 1:9, Ps. 103:3.
5) FATHER OF LOVE. John 16:27
Our heavenly Father's responsibility:
1) FATHER TO THE SINGLE. 2 Cor. 6:18. Psa. 68:6
2) FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS, Psa. 68:5-6; Rom. 9:25
3) FATHER OF THE DISCIPLINED. Heb. 12:13
4) FATHER DEFENDER. Ps. 91:1-3.
(B) HALLOWED BE THY NAME
"Hallow" means to sanctify. set apart, to be praised and
adored.
Ex. 20:7, opposite - taking Lord's Name in vain. Rom. 2:24.
Revelation brings praise and worship - praise, singing, shouting:
Psalm 22:3, Psalm 100.
Revelation In Character of God. Ex .3:13.
| 5 NEW TESTAMENT COVENANTS CORRESPONDING WITH 8 COMPOUND NAMES OF GOD'S REVELATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NAME | OT MEANING & REVELATION | BENEFIT | NT BENEFIT IN CHRIST |
| JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU | JEHOVAH OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS Jer. 23:5-6 | SIN | JESUS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS Rom. 5:17-19 |
| JEHOVAH-M'KADDESH | JEHOVAH WHO SANCTIFIES Lev. 20:7-8 | SIN | JESUS OUR SANCTIFIER 1 Cor. 6:11 |
| JEHOVAH-SHALOM | JEHOVAH IS PEACE Judges 6:24 | SPIRIT | JESUS OUR PEACE John 16:33 |
| JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH | JEHOVAH IS THERE Ezek. 48:35 | SPIRIT | JESUS IS EVER PRESENT Heb. 13:5 |
| JEHOVAH-ROPHE | JEHOVAH HEALS Exod. 15:26 | SOUNDNESS | JESUS OUR HEALER 1 Peter 2:24 |
| JEHOVAH-JIREH | JEHOVAH'S PROVISION SHALL BE SEEN Gen. 22:8 | SUCCESS | JESUS OUR PROVISION Phil. 4:19 |
| JEHOVAH-NISSI | JEHOVAH MY BANNER Exod. 17:15 | SECURITY | JESUS OUR BANNER Eph. 1:19-22 |
| JEHOVAH-ROHI | JEHOVAH MY SHEPHERD Psa. 23 | SECURITY | JESUS OUR SHEPHERD John 10:11 |
| Five New Testament Covenants | |
|---|---|
| SIN | Forgiveness & deliverance from |
| SPIRIT | Fullness of the Holy Spirit |
| SOUNDNESS | Health. body, soul, spirit |
| SUCCESS | Freedom from the CURSE |
| SECURITY | Freedom from fear of death & hell-fire |
| The Lord is my shepherd. Psa. 23; SEVEN "P's" | |
|---|---|
| 1) PERSONAL | My shepherd |
| 2) PROVIDER | I want nothing (Phil. 4:19, see vs. 10-18) |
| 3) PATH | Guide (He leads me - not drives) |
| 4) PRESERVER | Restores my soul - Brings back. |
| 5) PROTECTOR | Through the valley (from enemy attack, sickness. Psa.21) |
| 6) POWER | Anointed with oil. |
| 7) PERMANENCE | Dwell in the House of the Lord for ever. |
Proclaiming His Kingdom: Tongue determines our direction (James 3:3-5).
TWO ASPECTS OF GOD'S KINGDOM RULE
1) Is a Prophetic fact: Isaiah 9:8-7; Dan. 2:44-46: Rev. 11:15.
2) In the heart and lives of men NOW:
- is theocratic. NOT democratic
- comes by abdication of SELF on the throne
- comes by new birth NOT new beginning
- comes in individuals NOT just Kings and nations
- is in our midst (Luke 17:21)
- lived out through us (Matt. 6)
- not a passive haven of rest (Matt. 11:12)
- is living in the Holy Spirit (Rom. 14:27). Opposite to Satan
- is power (1 Cor. 4:20)
| PRAYING THY KINGDOM COME IN OUR PRAYER LIFE: | |
|---|---|
| 1) PERSONALLY | How is the King ruling in my life? |
| 2) FAMILY | Pray Kingdom come in family members (Ex. 28:8-12) |
| 3) ASSEMBLY | Pastors, Staff Leaders.
Workers. Faithfulness in people Against spiritual powers (Eph. 1:20-22) Harvest (Matt. 6:37-38. Isa. 43:4-8) Outreach - Missionary. world evangelism Revival. |
| 4) NATIONALLY | Rom. 13:1-8: God's rule
over rulers. Righteous rulers = national revival |
| 5) INTERNATIONALLY | Extend your thinking
(Psa. 24:1-2) Jerusalem (Psa. 122:6) - untouched by world. |
| SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM. | |
From ADORING to ASKING
HEAVEN to EARTH
SPIRITUAL to PRACTICAL
The Supreme Ruler cares about MY DAILY FOOD.
In affluent society, our dependency is less than total.
Remember the Children of Israel: Psa. 106:13-15.
DAILY BREAD COVERS DAILY ESSENTIALS
PHYSICALLY : food, clothing
SOCIALLY
FINANCIALLY
SPIRITUALLY
| FOUR ESSENTIALS FOR EFFECTIVE PRAYER: | |
|---|---|
| 1) | Be in the will of God (not in any
known disobedience to His Will) (Heb. 10:22-25) |
| 2) | Believe it is God's Will to provide for you. Mark 11:24 - Your theological expectation will determine your reception. Give to Him: Matt. 8:1 & 3; 1 Cor. 16:2; Rom. 12:8; 2 Cor.8:7. Obedience brings blessing (Deut. 28:1-4) Believe God wants to give you BREAD not CRUMBS. |
| 3) | Be specific: tell Him your needs. name souls you want to see saved. |
| 4) | Be tenacious: Luke 18:1-8; Prov. 6:30-31. Plunder Satan's stronghold. Believe for sevenfold return. Dan. 10: prayer was heard. answer came later. Matt. 7:7: Keep on asking for: provision, health, finance, personal conflict victories. "HANG IN THERE" - DON'T QUIT. |
CLEAN BEFORE THE FATHER AND OTHERS.
A. THE SCOPE OF FORGIVENESS:
For all
B. THE CONDITIONS FOR FORGIVENESS BY GOD ARE:
Forgive others, Matt. 6:14-15.
Difference between reconciliation with God to man and man to
man:
God to man - Confess - Repent - Forgive - God forgets
Man to man - Confess - Repent - Forgive - Hard to forget
C. THE CHOICE FOR FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness is a command and a choice.
Math. 18:23-35. Luke 17:3-5.
Test of forgiveness
The test is HOW YOU FEEL towards the offender afterwards.
Forgiveness is:
- a choice
- an act of the will
- love in action
- God's love in man's heart
Gen. 22:1; Math. 4:1; James 1:2; James 1:13.
SIX REASONS WE CONFRONT TEMPTATION TEST TRIALS
1) To reveal our inner nature to us. Deut. 8:2-3.
2) To exercise us in spiritual & psychological (mind) warfare. Eph.
6:2, Cor.10:5.
3) Preparation of patience for possession. Ex. 23:29-30; Psa.
105:18-24.
4) Perfect. purify our faith. James 1:2 & 4; 1 Peter 1:8-7; Ex.
14:1-4. Provision for victory. Ex.14:1-4.
6) Reward for endurance. James 1:12.
Three ingredients in temptation:
1) Satan
2) Circumstances
3) Self. Gal. 5 (flesh)
Four major areas of temptation
1) Sexual
2) Quit
3) Ambition
4) Money.
QUITTING: Discouragement: Math. 9:21. Math. 16:23-28 - They didn't give up.
YOU lead YOURSELF away from whatever is your weakness.
DOES GOD HELP US?
1) God knows HOW to help. 2 Peter 2:9
2) God knows WHEN to help. 1 Cor. 10:13.
3) God knows IF to help. Dan. 3:17-18.
We conclude the prayer with PRAISE & DECLARATION.
Why praise?
- To acknowledge God's supreme authority, power, Name, Kingdom,
Integrity. Promise, etc.
- Praise is the highest expression of our faith in our Father:
a) Individually
b) Corporately. Psa. 50:23; Rev.4:11; Psa. 50:23; Ezra 4.
| SEVEN LEVELS OF PRAISE BY SEVEN HEBREW WORDS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1) | TODAH | To extend the heads with thanksgiving. Psa. 28:7. Neh. 12:31; Lev. 7:12. |
| 2) | RADAR | To throw out the hands or
stretch the hands. To give loud praise. Gen.29:35. |
| 3) | HALLAL | To praise the Lord, to be vigorously excited, to boast, to rave, to celebrate. |
| 4) | ZAMAR | To pluck the strings of an instrument, to praise in song. |
| 5) | BARAK | To bless God, the origin of power for success, prosperity, fertility, to be still. |
| 6) | TERILLAH | Spiritual singing or singing of hellals. |
| 7) | SABACK | To commend, to address in a loud tone, to shout. |
WHEN TO PRAISE?
1) All times; Psa. 40:1-4; Acts 76:25-34; Jonah 2:9.
2) In everything; 1 Thess. 5:18.
3) Continually; Heb. 13:12. Psa. 24:1; Psa. 22:28; Rev. 19:8 -
God's power. Psa. 24:8;. Heb. 2:9-10.
His glory and us: Rom. 3:23; Isa. 42:8; 1 Peter 5:10; John 17:20-22; 2 Cor. 3:18; 1 Thess. 2:11-12.
We are to glorify God
a) In our praise: Psa. 50:23
b) In (mind) and mouth: Rom. 15:8
c) In our body: I Cor. 6:20.
d) In our works: Math. 5:16; Psa. 62:11; 1 Chron. 29:12; Psa.
21:13.
Demonstrations of His Power
1) CREATION
2) REDEMPTION
3) RESURRECTION
4) TRANSFORMATION
G) IMPARTATION. Luke 10:19, Acts 1:8, Eph. 6:20
1) God gives us POWER. Psa. 68:35.
2) He gives POWER to the faint. Isa. 40:29
3) POWER to raise our bodies. 1 Cor. 6:14.
4) He gives us POWER to make wealth. Deut. 8:18.
PENTECOST: Lev.23:15-22; Deut.16:10; Acts 1:4; Num. 28:26; Acts 2; Ex. 19:1-25: Math. 3:11.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dr. Yongei Cho
Dick Easterman
Dr. Larry Lee
Alan Redpath
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