'Apostle Paul's Focused Prayer.'
Philippians 1:4.
a) Paul's Prayer was consistently like this.
b) He Prayed in every Prayer.
c) He Prayed for the Philippian Church.
d) He Prayed with Joy.
(This QT teaches me: Apostle Paul's Focused Prayer)
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'Be Silenced And Come Out.'
Mark 1:23-25.
a) Mark 1:23. There was a man in the Synagogue with an unclean spirit. He was in the power of that unclean spirit.
b) Mark 1:23. This man cried out aloud.
c) Mark 1:24. The evil spirit in the man spoke:-
1-What have you to do with US? - a lie.
2-Jesus the Nazarene - the spirit belittled Jesus into mere humanity.
3-Have you come to destroy us? - a lie.
4-I know who you are! - A veiled threat.
5-The Holy One of God. (John 6:69)
d) Mark 1:25. Jesus rebuked him.
e) Mark 1:25. Jesus told the evil spirit to be quiet.
f) Mark 1:25. Jesus also told the evil spirit to come out of the man.
(This Second one shows to me Jesus' way:- Be Silenced And Come Out)
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Chris.
Apostle Paul's Prayers that are recorded in the Scriptures are very consistent. It does us good to read these Prayers. We can have assurance that the Lord will hear our Prayers as we follow Apostle Paul's Prayers and lifestyle. Prayer is precious! Prayer is Holy! Prayer is communion with God. We should take care how we Pray.
