Category Archives: Folders
June 1: “The Law and the Gospel” (Romans 7:7-25a)
One discipline related to hearing God’s Word is the preaching of the gospel to oneself. When we do so, we need to preach the law as well. Without God’s law, the gospel cannot be good news. God’s law shows us what is right, what is wrong, and what we need. The law condemns us as […]
Continue readingMay 25: “The Holy Spirit Helps Us” (Romans 8:14-16, 26-27)
There is a role that the Holy Spirit plays in our prayer life. First, the Spirit helps us relate to God as Abba Father. Second, the Spirit brings us together as God’s family. Third, the Spirit changes us to be Christ-like as we pray. So let us enjoy our fellowship with the triune God and […]
Continue readingMay 18: “Depending on God” (John 5:16-19, John 15:5)
Unlike human parents, God expects His children to become more dependent on Him as they grow up. Prayer is the exercise of dependence. Just as Jesus is dependent on the Father, we are to be dependent on the Son. God’s grace comes to those who realize they are helpless without God. Are we needy or […]
Continue readingMay 11: “Seek My Face!” (Psalm 27:1-14)
“When you said, ‘Seek my face’, my heart said to you, ‘Your face, Lord, I will seek.’” (v.8 in Hebrew) That’s what prayer is. Prayer is seeking God’s face in response to God’s Word. God is the one who tells us to seek Him. We respond in faith, seeking God’s face in prayer. Then we […]
Continue readingMay 4: “To Whom Do You Pray?” (Luke 11:1-2 & 11-13)
Jesus taught us to call God “Our Father.” We pray to the Father, who loves us and delights to hear our prayers. The relationship Jesus had with the Father, he now shares with us. Our prayer life depends on how we view God. We must believe that God is our Father who loves His children. […]
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