Constantly in Prayer Acts 1:12-15 Prayer in the Book of Acts Always an expression of their complete dependence on God Often for an urgent need or.

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Constantly in Prayer Acts 1:12-15

Prayer in the Book of Acts Always an expression of their complete dependence on God Often for an urgent need or deliverance Primary purpose was to bring their lives in harmony with God’s perfect will; not just their own comfort and convenience

Prayer in the Book of Acts While praying, the Holy Spirit fell upon individuals or a group (2:1-4; 4:31; 8:15; 9:17; 19:6) Selecting leaders (1:24; 6:6; 13:3; 14:23) For boldness (4:24-31) Sinners to repent (8:22,24; 9:11; 26:29) During crisis (7:59; 12:5, 12; 16:25) Physical safety (27:29) Healing (9:40; 28:8) Thanksgiving (27:35)

14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. “time”- consistent, continual a part of their lives, a spiritual discipline, the church prayed habitually Acts 2:42 - They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. resolute, willful, persistent prevailing prayer Luke 18:1 - Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up…

Prayer in the Book of Acts They had consistent and planned prayer times and locations They had spontaneous prayer They prayed for and over each other Their prayers were God-centered and others-centered

Prayer in the Book of Acts Desire Discipline Delight