The nature and purpose of prayer

Question 1

What are some purposes of prayer?

Answer 1

1.Adoration: praising God.
2. Thanksgiving: thanking God.
3. Confession: confessing sins and asking for forgiveness.
4. Supplication: asking for God’s help

Question 2

Why do Christians pray?

Answer 2

1. Adoration can put things into perspective, by focusing on God they can see the reality of life.
2. Thanksgiving helps people not to take things for granted.
3. Confession can stop a person from bottling feelings of guilt and helps them come to terms with it.
4. Supplication can inspire them to do something practical.
5. Mediative prayers can bring inner peace.

Question 3

SOWAAs:

Answer 3

1. Confession: “We have erred”
2. Thanksgiving: “It is right to give praise and thanks”
3. Lord’s prayer: “do not keep on babbling…hallowed be your name….give us our daily bread….forgive us our debts….”

Question 4

Why is the Lord’s prayer important?

Answer 4

1. Teaches Christians what and how to pray for.
2. Reminds us of God’s character.
3. It is the perfect prayer