BMF USA 
Whapeton, ND Area Chapt 82 
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Discussion topic: Prayer
 What are some of the kinds of prayer mentioned in scripture?
What are some of the different kinds of prayer that you have experienced?
Share a testimony about prayers that were answered or unanswered.
 
 
What are the kinds of prayer are you familiar with? 

Religious prayers, formal or memorized prayers  

Prayer of faith: Sinner's prayer, A prayer of confession.  

Praying (Speaking) a "Blessing" 

<Prayer of listening to the voice of God's Spirit  
<Prayer as meditation of the heart  
<Paul's reference to praying without ceasing-? ? ?-  

Prayers of intercession spiritual utterances and expression  

Praying in the Spirit, praying through  

Prayers of Spiritual enforcement  

Prayers Spiritual warfare prayers  

Imprecatory prayers, (Psalms) old testament type  

Fervent prayers, the effective kind that avails much- Intense passionate prayers  
 
A Few Scripture References to Kinds of Prayer  

(Calling upon the Lord for Salvation) Acts:2:21:  And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (KJV) 

Genesis 18(The blessing; Isaack blesses Jacob) 3May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and numerous, that you may become a company of peoples. 4May he give to you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your offspring with you, so that you may take possession of the land where you now live as an alien—land that God gave to Abraham.” 5Thus Isaac sent Jacob away;  

Luke 24:30 (Blessing; Jesus blesses bread after resurrection)30When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; 

Psalms 103: (Blessing; Blessing the Lord:) Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, 

Romans 8:26(Holy Spirit utterances) Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes£ with sighs too deep for words.  

(Jesus Instructs Disciples on Prayer:)Mt:6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. (KJV) 

Luke 11.1 The Disciples Prayer: "One of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2. He said o them, “When you pray, say:  Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. - -" 

James 5:16  (Fervent Prayer that is effective)Jms:5:16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (KJV) 

Acts 12:5  (Fervent Prayer that is effective) Peter, therefore, indeed, was kept in the prison, and fervent prayer was being made by the assembly unto God for him,  

Psalm 19:4 Meditation of the heart)  Let the (words) sayings of my mouth,  And the meditation of my heart,  Be for a pleasing thing before Thee,  O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer! 

Psalm 55:( One of the imprecatory prayers of David) Let death take my enemies by surprise; 
 let them go down alive to the grave,£ for evil finds lodging among them. 16 But I call to God, 
 and the LORD saves me. 17 Evening, morning and noon  I cry out in distress,  and he hears my voice. 18 He ransoms me unharmed  from the battle waged against me,  even though many oppose me. 19 God, who is enthroned forever,  will hear them and afflict them— 

Mark 11:24 (Jesus teaches on prayer) 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.£” 

(Healing and Deliverence Matthew 10:8) t8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,£ drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.  

Luke 10:19 (Prayer of authority- enforcement of Christ's kingdom) I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” 

(The Prayer of Faith James 5)What is the "Prayer of Faith??" 13Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. 16Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. 17Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain - -  

(The mental struggle to stay in the Spirit:) 2Cor:10:5: Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; (KJV) 

Intercession and Compassion (Romans 12:15)Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.  Intercession and Compassion 2Cor:7:10:  For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. (KJV) 
  

Praying in the Spirit 1Cor:14:15:  What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. (KJV) 

Praying in the Spirit (in unknown language) 1Cor:14:2: For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. (KJV)1Cor:14:4:  He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. (KJV) 

Shared experiences of prayer 

 

 
BMFUSA Chapter 82
  topic of 11/6/1999