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What Does the Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) Mean? Luke 18:1 (MEV) He told them a parable to illustrate that it is necessary always to pray and not lose heart. The Greek word for “lose heart” is ἐκκακέω ekkakeō and means “To turn out to be a coward, to lose one’s courage.…
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Forgiveness and Prayer (Matt. 6:14, 15 ) (Mark 11:25-26 NKJV) “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. 26 “But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” V25 “And whenever you stand…
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Mark 1:35-39 (NKJV) Preaching in Galilee (Matt. 4:23–25; Luke 4:42–44) 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said…
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1 John 5:14-17 (NKJV) Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. 16 If anyone…
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James 5:13-20 (NKJV) Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of…
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1 Timothy 2:1-7 (NKJV) Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in…
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Guidance for church worship regarding prayer. Also addressed is Jesus is the perfect mediator, the only mediator between humans and God. 1 Timothy Chapter 2 Encourage prayer for Others 1 Therefore, first of all, I strongly urge that entreaties, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, [Paul lists four types of prayers.…
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More miscellaneous rules for Christians to live by. Rules regarding doing good, sharing, attitude towards Christian leadership, prayer, and the writer’s personal appeal for prayer. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:16-19. 16 Do not forget to do good and share, because with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 17 Be persuadable by those…
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Psalm 20:1-5 Most agree that this Psalm is the congregation praying for King David who was going to war. The congregation prays for his success, which can only happen if God strengthens David. The king then prays (Psalm 20:6-10) being assured of God’s help. We can learn: B1 To pray for our national leaders.…
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B1 Encourage prayer C1 Verse 1 Prayer for everyone D1 Petitions E1 A petition, supplication, is a request to an authority. E2 Proverbs 30:7-8 NIV Two things I ask of you, LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give…