Power in Prayer

Key Speaker: Bishop Nathaniel

Introduction

• Speaker: Bishop Nathaniel from Israel United in Christ
• Topic: Power in Prayer
• Audience: Booster club members and wider listeners
• Core Message: The importance of frequent, sincere prayer in building a connection with God and seeking His guidance and support

Teaching Points

Importance of Frequent Prayer

• Essential to pray multiple times a day, not just in times of tribulation
• Reference to Psalms 55:17 – Evening, morning, and noon as times for prayer
• Example of Daniel praying three times a day (Daniel 6:10)
• Daniel gave thanks in his prayers, illustrating gratitude as a key component

Worry and Supplication

• Philippians 4:6-7: Encouragement to be careful for nothing by praying and making your requests known to God
• 1 Peter 5:7: Casting worry upon God because He cares

Addressing Mortal Thoughts

• 2 Esdras 14:14-15: Encouragement to set aside heavy thoughts by making requests known to God

Keeping the Commandments

• 1 John 3:22: Promises that those who keep God's commandments and do what is pleasing will have their requests granted
• Pleasing God involves attending new moons, Sabbaths, serving the Lord, and not neglecting God’s work

Encouragement to the Brothers and Sisters

• Hebrews 6:10: God will remember the labor of love shown by service to His saints
• Sirach 7:29-30: Reverence the priests and don’t forsake serving God’s ministers

Trust in God

• Encouraged to not lean on personal understanding, but to trust in God (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Examples of the Power of Prayer in the Bible

King Hezekiah and the Assyrian Siege

• 2 Chronicles 32: Hezekiah and Isaiah's prayers brought an angel to defeat the Assyrians

Judas Maccabeus

• 2 Maccabees 15: Prayers before battle showed reliance on God for victory

Daniel's Example

• Daniel 9:2-4: Studied, prayed and confessed sins earnestly

drop- John 9:31: God hears the prayers of those who follow His laws

• Encouragement to stay righteous so prayers can be heard

Example of Abraham's Prayers

• Genesis 20:17: Abraham prayed for healing and God granted it, showing the power of a righteous man's prayer

Conclusion

• James 5:14-15: Leadership prayers have the power to heal
• Acts 12:5-12: Peter being released from prison due to continuous prayers from the church
• Emphasis on praying for each other, especially during persecution

Encouragement to Always Pray

• Luke 18: Jesus' parable on persistence in prayer and praying without fainting
• Sirach 36: Prayers for God’s intervention against adversaries

Women's Role in Prayer

• 1 Samuel 2:1-10: Example of Hannah's powerful prayer

Concluding Remarks

• Power of consistent, righteous prayer as a significant factor in receiving God’s intervention and support

Reminder: Nation building involves mutual prayer, support, and righteous living in accordance with God's commandments.