In this episode of Know and Do, we continue our short study of spiritual disciplines and focus on prayer.

What is Prayer? It is communion with God.

Biblical references: Matthew 6:8-10, Galatians 4:6-7.

How does God treat prayer? He expects it from you.

Biblical references: Matthew 6:5, 6, 7, 9, Luke 11:9, Luke 18:1, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 8:15

What do you need to do? Learn to pray.

Biblical references: Luke 11:1

1. Learn by meditating on Scripture

Psalm 19:7, 11, 14, John 14:13–14

2. Learn by praying with others

Luke 11:1, John 17, Matthew 26:36–46

3. Learn by suffering

2 Corinthians 12, Psalm 34:17–18, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Kings 19:11–12

What should you expect from prayer? Answers.

Biblical references: Matthew 7:7–11, Luke 11:13, Matthew 18:19–20, Matthew 21:21–22, John 14:12–14, John 16:23–24, James 5:16–18

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