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| Ask God: | Matthew 6:8; 7:7; 21:22; Luke 11:9; 13; John 11:22; 15:7; James 1:5-6; 4:2-3; 1 John 3:22 |
| Why? Need to Grow: | 2 Corinthians 4:16 |
| Commanded: | Matthew 6:5; Luke 11:2; 18:1; 21:36; 1 Timothy 2:3; Revelation 5:8 |
| God Will Hear: | Job 33:26; Psalms 65:2; 66:19; 102:17; Proverbs 15:8, 29; Jeremiah 29:12; Matthew 21:22; Mark 11:24-28; Luke 1:13; Hebrews 5:7; 1 Peter 3:12 1 John 3:22 |
| God Will Answer: | Genesis 20:17; Exodus 32:7-14; 2 Kings 20:1-11; James 5:16-18 |
| Position: | 1 Kings 8:54; Ezra 9:5-6; Luke 18:13; 22:41; John 11:41; 17:1; Acts 20:36; 21:5; 1 Timothy 2:8; Hebrews 11:21 |
| Where: | Matthew 6:6; Mark 1:35; Luke 5:16; 6:12-13; 9:18 |
| How Often: | Psalms 5:3; 55:16-17; 88:13; 119:62, 164; Daniel 6:10; 9:4; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Timothy 5:5 |
| What to Pray For: | Matthew 6; Luke 11 |
| a) More Ministers: Matthew 9:38; Luke 10:2; Romans 15:30; Hebrews 13:18 |
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| b) Other Brethren: John 17:9-20; Romans 1:9; Philippians 1:4-9; Colossians 1:3; 4:12; James 5:16 |
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| c) In Authority: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 |
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| d) Enemies: Matthew 5:44 |
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| e) Enter Not Into Temptation: Matthew 26:41 |
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| f) Wisdom: James 1:5-6 |
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| Sin Cuts Off: | Psalms 66:18; Proverbs 28:9; Isaiah 59:1-2 |
| Friction, Confusion Cuts Off: |
Matthew 5:24; 1 Corinthians 14:33; 1 Peter 3:7 |
| Examples In Old Testament: |
Genesis 20:17; Psalms 5:2; 55:1, 17; 72:20; 88:2; Jeremiah 42:4 |
| Christ: | Matthew 14:23; Mark 1:35; 14:23; Luke 5:16; 9:28; 11:1; 18:10; John 17:9 |
| Apostles: | Acts 10:9; 12:12; 14:23; Romans 1:9; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 1:16; Colossians 1:9 |
| How Not: | Psalms 109:7; Matthew 6:7; 23:14 |
| Seven Answers To Prayers: | 1) Seek God's Will: John 5:30; Ephesians 5:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; James 4:1-4; 1 John 5:14-15 |
| 2) Believe God: Romans 4:20-21; James 1:5-7; 2:20; 5:14 |
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| 3) Be Fervent: Hosea 7:14; Luke 22:44; Colossians 4:12; James 5:16 |
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| 4) Fear and Humility: Psalms 111:10; Isaiah 66:2; Luke 18:12-13; Hebrews 5:7; 1 Peter 5:5 |
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| 5) Be Persistent: Luke 18:1-8; James 1:3 |
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| 6) Obey: Romans 6:16; 1 John 2:4; 3:4; 1 Peter 3:12 |
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| 7) Use Christ's Name: John 15:7; 16:23-29; |