Genesis 11:27-25:10

• Prayer is one of the greatest privileges God has given His children.
• He speaks to us through His Son (Hebrews 1:1-2.
• His children speak to Him through His Son (I Timothy 2:5.
• “The Man, Christ Jesus” made this possible.
• He is mediator of the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:6.
• Thus we have access to Deity by means of Jesus’ death.
• The right of prayer cost heaven a terrific price.
• Elements of acceptable prayer:
  • To Deity (Colossians 1:3
  • Through our mediator, the MAN Jesus (I Timothy 2:5
  • In faith (James 1:6-7
  • If it be God’s will (James 5:14
  • With the spirit and understanding (I Corinthians 14:15
  • With right motives (James 4:3
  • Be forgiving (Mark 11:25-26
  • Be a doer of His will
• Pray frequently
  • Continue instant in prayer (Romans 12:12
  • Pray always (Ephesians 6:18
  • Pray without ceasing (I Thessalonians 5:17
  • Be importunate in prayer (Luke 11:1-8
• But how and whose prayer is answered?
  • How?
    • We can only know that which is revealed.
    • In spiritual things (Luke 23:34
    • In physical things (James 5:17-18
  • Whose?
    • I Peter 3:12: If one is not a Christian, he is void of all spiritual blessings, including the right of prayer and the hope of eternal life.

• Sin tends to continue (and get worse).
  • Proverbs 22:6
  • I Kings 12:26ff - Jeroboam started Israel on a trend of idolatry.
• Build on a legacy of righteousness.
  • Judges 2:8-10 - Two generations after Joshua, Israel loses faith.
  • We must teach the younger generation about…
    • The ugliness of sin (Hebrews 10:29
    • Physical purity (Romans 13:12
    • The importance of family (Titus 2:3-5
    • Money, language, Bible authority, the church …

Bible history timeline: http://bruceandcompany.com/handg/lesson4/timeline.pdf