chapter 9 Flashcards
(9 cards)
we use various prayers in our corporate services to facilitate the conversation with God. The prayers in worship constitute the most direct part of the dialogue.
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following types of prayers are commonly used in worship
- prayer of intercession
- prayer of invocation
- prayer of confession
- prayer of illumination
- benediction
why do we pray the prayer of intercession?
prayer of the people, prayer for something to happen
chance to voice prayers alone or allowed
we do not say the entire prayer ourselves but give individuals chances
why do we pray the prayer of invocation?
beginning of worship
to acknowledge and put focus on God
why do we pray the prayer of confession
to confess sin and to ask for forgiveness
benediction
blessing memorized and announced at the end of the service
why do we pray the prayer of illumination
have a divine perspective given
private prayer is personal public prayer is representative
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when we lead in public prayer, we need to remember that it is not longer about me, but about us.private prayer is
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