1. Packet Reveiw
P.O. #1-8

2. P.0. #1 Q1
What is prayer?
Conversation with God, spoken or silent, talking and listening

3. P.0. #1 Q2 Prayer is a form of worship. Must believe in God.
What do each of the following passages say about what constitutes a proper prayer?
Matthew 4:10
Prayer is a form of worship.
James 1:6
Must believe in God.
1 John 5:14
We are to ask according to God’s will.

4. P.0. #1 Q3-5 To the Triune God alone.
To whom should you pray?
To the Triune God alone.
Why is praying to someone or something else wrong?
Jesus commands us to worship God alone.
In whose name should you pray?
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
In the name of Jesus.

5. P.0. #1 Q6 “The Great Assembly” - church
The life of a Christian is a life of prayer. You can pray by yourself and with others. Where can you pray?
Psalm 22:25
“The Great Assembly” - church
Matthew 6:6
“In your own room” – privately

6. P.0. #1 Q7 - 8 God is always with us
Why isn’t it necessary to have a special place to pray?
God is always with us
You are not limited to when you pray. Why do you want to be able to pray at anytime?
We always need to be in contact with God.
What does 1 John 5:14 tell you about praying?
1 John 5:14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
We can be confident that God hears our prayers.

7. P.0. #1 Q 10 Abraham is respectful and also bold in his request.
Look up the following passages. What do you learn about these people in their conversations (prayers) with God?
Abraham Genesis 18:20-33 (look up passage)
Abraham is respectful and also bold in his request.
Moses Exodus 32:1-14
He was close to God and interceded for the people asking God to have mercy on them.

8. P.0. #1 Q 10 Prayed for relief, but accepted God’s no
Look up the following passages. What do you learn about these people in their conversations (prayers) with God?
Paul 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Prayed for relief, but accepted God’s no
Mary Luke 1:46-55
Remembered God’s greatness, His promise of salvation and praised Him.

9. P.0. #1 Q 11 Almighty, everlasting God; Lord Jesus Christ;
Skim the prayers in the Lutheran Service Book (hymnal) on pages Write 5 different ways God is addressed/ referred to at the beginning of these prayers.
Almighty, everlasting God;
Lord Jesus Christ;
O God; Lord Jesus,
Gracious God;

10. P.0. #1 Q 12 To forgive my sin for Jesus sake Teach me right and wrong
Open the Lutheran Service Book (hymnal) to page 151 and read the Confession of Sins. In your own words, complete the following:
“In the Confession of Sins, I am asking God …
To forgive my sin for Jesus sake
Teach me right and wrong
To help me live my life the way He wants me to.

11. P.0. #1 Q 13 That God has forgiven me for the sake of Jesus
What is the pastor assuring you in the Absolution, the words after the confession?
That God has forgiven me for the sake of Jesus

12. P.0. #1 Q 14 Each other and their needs
Read the following passages. For whom are we to pray?
Philippians 2:4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Each other and their needs
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Everyone, especially those in authority

13. P.0. #2
The word ACTS helps us remember the different types of prayers:
A = adoration – remembering who God is and praising Him.
C = confession – admitting our sin to God
T = thanksgiving – Even in the worst situations we can give thanks
S = supplication – asking for ourselves or other

14. P.0. #4 Q1 Matthew Luke Our Father in heaven Father
Give us today our daily bread
Give us each day our daily bread
Deliver us from the evil one
Doesn’t have this section
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

15. P.0. #4 Q2 Christ dwells in our hearts through faith God’s love for us
Look up Ephesians 3: Why is God able to answer your prayers?
Christ dwells in our hearts through faith
God’s love for us
Able to do immeasurably more that all we ask or imagine.

16. P.0. #4 Q3
a. What does “Our Father” mean?
Children ask parents for things all the time – we can approach God that way.
b. Why do we say “Our Father”?
We all have one Father in God and pray for and with one another.
c. What is meant by “who art in heaven”?
Can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.

17. P.0. #4 Q4-5 Regarded as sacred or holy, set apart
Define “Hallow” or “Hallowed.”
Regarded as sacred or holy, set apart
What does it mean to “hallow” God?
To teach God’s word in truth and purity
To live holy lives according to it.

18. P.0. #4 Q6 Curse Swear Use satanic arts Lie Deceive by His name.
Look at the meaning of the 2nd Commandment. List five ways that you might dishonor God’s name. List them here:
Curse
Swear
Use satanic arts
Lie
Deceive by His name.

19. P.0. #4 Q7 Give Thanks sing praises
We can look at the Psalms to find ways of hallowing God’s name. Read the verses and write the word (s) which tell about hallowing God’s name.
Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Give Thanks
sing praises

20. P.0. #4 Q7 Trust God Call on Him for help, pray to God
We can look at the Psalms to find ways of hallowing God’s name. Read the verses and write the word(s) which tell about hallowing God’s name.
Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Trust God
Psalm 28:2 Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.
Call on Him for help, pray to God

21. P.0. #6 Q1
Look up question #125C under the Second Article of the Creed. Under the Bible passages listed you will find a definition of the Kingdom of God. Complete the following:
a. In the Kingdom of Power, God rules with His almighty power over all creation.
b. The Kingdom of Grace is the Church on earth.
c. The Kingdom of Glory is the “Church” in heaven.

22. P.0. #6 Q1
Look up question #125C under the Second Article of the Creed. Under the Bible passages listed you will find a definition of the Kingdom of God. Complete the following:
a. In the Kingdom of Power, God rules with His almighty power over all creation.
b. The Kingdom of Grace is the Church on earth.
c. The Kingdom of Glory is the “Church” in heaven.

23. P.0. #6 Q2
For what do we pray in the second petition?
A. We ask for the Holy Spirit so that we would believe in God and live like Christians.
B. To bring others into the kingdom of Grace
C. Use us to bring others in
D. For the kingdom of Glory to come soon.

24. P.0. #6 Q3-4
Who do you think is included in God’s Kingdom of Grace?
All Believers
How does the Kingdom come?
When God gives us His Holy Spirit so that we believe His word and lead godly lives.

25. P.0. #6 Q5 That His word is taught correctly
A. Having been saved, what is God’s will for us?
That His word is taught correctly
That sinners be brought to faith
That we lead godly lives

26. P.0. #6 Q5 The Devil The World Our own sinful nature
B. What three things oppose God’s will?
The Devil
The World
Our own sinful nature

27. P.0. #6 Q5
C. In what three ways is God’s will done?
When He doesn’t let the devil, the world, or our own sinful nature take away our faith in Jesus.
When he keeps us in our faith and walk with Him.
When He helps us through troubles until we die.

28. P.0. #6 Q6 The Devil That we not hear God’s word and believe.
Read the following verses to find our who God’s enemies are
Luke 8:12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.
Who is the enemy?
The Devil
What is the enemy’s will?
That we not hear God’s word and believe.

29. P.0. #6 Q6 The World (“natural” reasoning, instincts, sensuality)
Read the following verses to find our who God’s enemies are
I John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world – the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does – comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.
Who is the enemy?
The World (“natural” reasoning, instincts, sensuality)
What is the enemy’s will?
To follow the world’s way and not God’s ways

30. P.0. #6 Q6
Read the following verses to find our who God’s enemies are
Romans 8:7-8 the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
Who is the enemy?
Our sinful minds
What is the enemy’s will?
For us to do whatever we think is right instead of following God’s direction.