1. 1. Pray like Christ Luke 4 Verse 1-13: Jesus fasted for 40 days Luke 4:14 (NLT) Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. 15 He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

2. 1. Pray like Christ Luke 4:31-39 Speaks with authority (4:31) He casts our demons Amazed, the people exclaimed, “What authority and power this man’s words possess. (v36)

3. 1. Pray like Christ Luke 4:40 As the sun went down that evening, people throughout the village brought sick family members to Jesus. No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his hand healed every one. Luke 4:42 - Early the next morning Jesus went out to an isolated place. Luke 5:16 Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.

4. 1. Pray like Christ Luke 4:42-44 The crowds searched everywhere for him, and when they finally found him, they begged him not to leave them. But he replied, “I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent.” So he continued to travel around, preaching in synagogues throughout Judea.

5. 2. Teach us to Pray Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “ ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.

6. 2. Teach us to Pray Prayer & Praise in the Bible –Prayer = 375 times –Praise = 377 times –Praise over 1000 times Luke 11:3-4 Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.

7. 2. Teach us to Pray Spirit filled praise and Christ centered prayer are the indispensable sources of God’s power for mission.

8. 3. Be Active in Mission Philemon 6 (TNIV) I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

9. 3. Be Active in Mission Ephesians 6:18-20 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

10. 3. Be Active in Mission Spirit filled praise and Christ centered prayer are the indispensable sources of God’s power for mission.