Lecture on Prayer and Ministry by Pastor Benny Hinn
Introduction
- Celebration of 40 years of ministry.
- Focus on Jesus, who saves, heals, delivers, prospers, and blesses.
- Emphasis on the power of prayer.
Importance of Prayer
- Prayer restores power and spiritual strength.
- Reference to Apostle Paul: “Renew my inner man.”
- Prayer as daily contact with God for renewal of strength.
- Biblical reference: Isaiah 40:28-31 - God gives strength to the weary.
- Those who wait on the Lord renew their strength.
- Encourages consistency in prayer.
Consequences of Prayerlessness
- Described as a disease that began with Adam’s sin.
- Prayerlessness leads to lack of power and vulnerability to sin.
- Quote from 1 Corinthians 9:27 about bringing the body into submission through prayer.
- Effects of not praying (Job 21): lack of counsel, light, blessings, preservation, and protection.
Three Realms of Prayer
- Asking
- For needs such as salvation, help, healing.
- Related to the outer court of the Tabernacle.
- Seeking
- Seeking Jesus rather than answers or miracles.
- Involves deeper worship and connection with God.
- Knocking
- Entering the presence of Jesus (the door).
- Walking in the Spirit, overcoming the flesh.
- Takes significant time and dedication (up to an hour and a half).
Spiritual Battery Concept
- Daily prayer necessary to recharge spiritual strength.
- Full recharge equates to two weeks of consistent prayer.
- Analogy of charging a phone to emphasize continuous spiritual engagement.
Partnership with God
- Entering the Holy of Holies through persistent prayer.
- Importance of agreement with God.
- Reference to Ezekiel 22 & 36 about intercession and heavenly decisions.
Power and Overcoming through Prayer
- Connection between prayer and spiritual power restoration.
- Encouragement to overcome prayerlessness by engaging in consistent prayer.
- Quotations from Psalms and Romans about overcoming enemies through prayer.
Call to Action
- Importance of the Passover offering.
- Encouragement to give offerings for divine blessings: angelic protection, prosperity, healing.
- Testimonies of blessings received through offerings.
Conclusion
- Urges the audience to pray for the renewal of strength.
- Encourages giving and obedience through offerings.
These notes summarize the key teachings and concepts from Pastor Benny Hinn's lecture on prayer and the significance of offerings in ministry. Emphasizes the necessity of prayer in maintaining spiritual power and the benefits of engaging in God’s work through offerings.