1. Session 4: Bible and Prayer- Discipline and Delight BETA

2. PRAYER

3. IS FROM THE HEART IS RELATIONAL WE ARE TUNED INTO THE FATHERS’ HEART.

4. PRAYER A TWO WAY COMMUNICATION

5. PRAYER DESIRE DISCIPLINE DELIGHT

6. PRAYER DESIRE GIVEN BY GOD FIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

7. PRAYER DISCIPLINE TIME SET ASIDE AIDS TO HELP YOU SHORT PRAYERS

8. PRAYER DELIGHT IN LOVE LONGING TO BE WITH HIM BRINGING HEAVEN HERE ON EARTH

9. The Bible

10. Getting to Grips with Reading the Bible 1. We need this Infallible Foundation “The grass withers and the flower fades, But the Word of Our God stands forever”. Isaiah 40:8 NIV

11. Bishop Lesslie Newbigin ‘God sends His Word to us in the character of both information and invitation. His Word comes to woo us as well as to instruct us. It not merely puts us in the picture of what God has done, but also calls us into something personal with the loving Lord Jesus’

12. Getting to Grips with Reading the Bible 2. We need Daily Connection with Father God. “It takes more than bread to stay alive; It takes a steady stream of words from God’s mouth”. Matthew 4:4 The Message

13. Getting to Grips with the Bible 3. We carry Indestructible Treasure “ I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you” Psalm 119:11 New International Version

14. Getting to Grips with the Bible a.Hearing the Word b.Reading the Word c.Studying the Word d.Memorising the Word e.Meditating on the Word

15. How can I delight in God’s Word daily S= Scripture O= Observation A=Application P=Prayer Read Psalm 139

16. Scripture Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.

17. Observation What do you observe in this passage? What is the story about, who is speaking, who are the words for? what happens? Paraphrase and write this scripture down in your own words, in your journal.

18. Application Personalize what you have read, by asking God to show you how this applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.

19. Prayer This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say!

20. How can I delight in God’s Word daily S= Scripture O= Observation A=Application P=Prayer Read Psalm 139

21. Key Ingredients to your devotional life

22. Prayer

23. Key Ingredients to your devotional life Prayer Bible

24. Key Ingredients to your devotional life Table Discussions -Which of the key ingredients do you find easy? -Which challenges you? -Share what has landed with you this evening.

25. Resources Recommended Reading ‘The Divine Mentor. Sitting at the feet of the Saviour’ by Wayne Cordiero ISBN Ref: 9780764205798 “Intercessory Prayer” by Dutch Sheets ISBN ref: 9780830745166 Bible Reading Tools Bible in One Year App. Bible Gateway.com