With Jesus in the School of Prayer (Part.1) Gideon Mpeni

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"With Jesus in the School of Prayer"

(Luke 11:1-13)

In this Expository preaching by Pastor Gideon MacGovern Mpeni he challenges all believers to consider the profound truths that this passage brings to the fore, from the very first verse, that he focuses on in this sermon.

In order for every Christian to enjoy a joyful prayer life these truths will sustain such joy and prevent the Christian to fall into boredom and duty instead of devotion and sweet fellowship with God.

He proposes that Understanding these truths will also empower us to move from complacency to confidence in our prayer life.

A. The Revelation of Jesus Christ - The Practice & Place (v.1)

i) His person - Jesus

- He is fully God, and fully man. Here the emphasis is on His humanity rather than His deity.

- If the God man lived a life that was in complete submission to the Father, we must realize that our coming to the throne of Grace is not on the basis of our own works, but rather because God became man so that we can confidently approach Him. (Matt.1:21; John1:1-16; Phil.2:5-11; Col.1:15-20)

ii) His practice - "was praying"

- He devoted His life to prayer.

- As the Perfect High Priest He continues to do NOW (Heb.2:14-18. 5:5-10. 7:20-25)

iii) The place - "in a certain place"

- He has a particular location he went for prayer.

iv) The Period - "Now...when He had finished"

- He had a schedule for prayer.

- Though it is seen that He finished here, but He continues to do so now for those who have trusted in Him.

B. The Request to Jesus Christ (v.1)

- “Lord teach us to Pray”

The Request of the Disciples reveals four key aspects with regard to the condition of their hearts

i) Desire

ii) Deficiency

iii) Dependence

iv) Devotion

What a re the implications of these?

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