PRAYER WARRIOR BOOTCAMP – Class 2

Class 2

WEEK 3

Opening Prayer –Lord help us to obey.

Word – Obedience

Key Questions–

Which two things cannot co-exist? __________________ and _________________________
_________________ ______________ is the number one reason our prayers go unanswered.
Can a man keep all of God’s commands? __________________________________________
What is a key ingredient of effective prayer? ________________________________________
How can we know God’s will? __________________________________________________
What should be the top priority of a church? _______________________________________

Theme– God hears the prayers of an obedient child

Testimonies– What is God doing through your prayer life?

Scripture Memory–

Week 2 Verse- The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. – James 5:16

Next Class Preview–

Word– Answer

Theme– Everyone Who Asks Receives

Week 3 Verse- Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.- Matthew 7:7-8

Prayer for Students–

Time to Pray Each Day
A Desire for Prayer
A Clear Mind During Prayer
Show us God’s will

Class 2 Answers

Prayer and sinning
Unholy living
Yes
Obedience
Read Bible
Prayer

Leader’s Guide Class 2

Focus – This week’s focus is to show how important obedience is to answered prayers.

Theme – God hears the prayer of an obedient child.

Tasks –

Open class in prayer
Make sure to go over the class 2 review questions and stress the key points listed below. (This is a great week to take time as a class to confess our sins one to another and pray for forgiveness of any sin that may be hindering our prayer life.) James 5:16.
Discuss the illustrations Bounds used.
Share testimonies of answered prayers.
Memorize the week’s Bible verse – James 5:16.
If time permits, have the recruits share the answers from a few of the key personal response questions during week three.
Preview next week – word, theme and key points.
Pray for recruits and any other requests.

Key Points –

Prayer and sinning are opposites- praying will help keep us from sinning.
With the Holy Spirit’s help, it is possible to live a sin free life.
The foundation of faith is obedience.
Knowing God’s will is obtained by reading God’s word.
The church’s top priority is to be a house of prayer.

Key illustrations –

Paul’s description of the armor of God – Prayer is the link, Ephesians 6.
Prayers of men of faith –
- Elijah praying for rain – promised by God, but still had to pray 7 times – 1 Kings 18:42.
- Abraham interceding for Sodom – despite God’s declaration of His wrath – Gen 18:22.
- Moses interceding for Israelite – despite God’s declaration of His wrath – Exo 32:11-14.
- Paul asking to pray for unbelieving gentiles – promise of deliverance, but still prayed.

Key personal reflection questions for discussion –