Bible study – Persistent Prayer

“Praying always with all prayer and supplications in the spirit”
Ephesians 6:18

1. How often should we pray?
Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thess 5:16-18, Romans 1: 8-10
2. What does it mean to pray in the spirit?
John 4: 21-24, 1 Corinthians 12:3, Romans 8: 8-10, Revelations 1: 9-10
3. How can we pray without ceasing?
1 Thess 5:16-18
4. What are the benefits of persistent (or constant) prayer?
Acts 12:1-11, Luke 11 : 5 – 11
5. In the light of the disciple’s first reaction to the release of Peter, how much faith do you think we need for persistent prayer to be effective?
Matthew 17: 20
6. Why were the disciples initially so surprised and even in disbelief by Peter’s release?
7. Are you sometimes taken aback when God answers your prayers?
8. Try and differentiate between
Asking –
Seeking –
Knocking – Luke 13:25, Revelation 3:20
Reference:The Living Word library , Author: Author: Dele Oke