Thursday – May 14

Other Questions About Prayer – Sabbath School Lesson Study

This Sabbath School lesson study on Other Questions About Prayer explains why prayer is important, how faith strengthens prayer, and why prayer draws us closer to God.

Bible Focus

• Romans 8:26–27
• Hebrews 11:6
• Matthew 6:6

Spirit of Prophecy Focus

• Steps to Christ, p. 93
• Education, pp. 257–258

Other Questions About Prayer Summary

• God already knows our needs before we pray.
• Yet prayer is still very important.
• Prayer does not bring God down to us.
• Instead, prayer lifts us closer to Him.
• Prayer helps us pause and remember that God is in control.
• Prayer also reminds us of our dependence on God.
• Pride and self-sufficiency can weaken our prayer life.
• When life is going well, we may feel that we do not need God.
• But every person needs Him every day.
• Even holy angels worship and depend on God continually.
• Faith is an important part of prayer.
• We must believe that God hears and answers sincere prayers.
• Sometimes answers are delayed for our spiritual growth.
• Waiting teaches patience, trust, and deeper faith.
• God answers according to His will and wisdom.
• Prayer should be both personal and shared.
• Private prayer helps build a close relationship with God.
• Family prayer strengthens the home.
• Group and church prayer bring believers together in faith.
• All these forms of prayer are valuable and necessary.
• Prayer is not only talking to God.
• We must also listen to Him.
• God speaks most clearly through His Word.
• This is why prayer and Bible study should go together.
• We should not depend only on feelings or personal thoughts.
• The Bible helps us understand God’s voice safely and clearly.

Question

• Why is prayer important if God already knows our needs?

Answer

• Prayer helps us depend on God, grow in faith, and build a closer relationship with Him.

Reflection

• Do you spend time quietly listening to God through His Word as well as speaking to Him in prayer?

Takeaway

• Prayer draws us closer to God and teaches us to trust Him completely in every part of life.

Continue Studying

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• You can also continue with:
  • • Wednesday: Praise, Confession, Requests, Thanksgiving
    • Lesson 7 Overview
    • Friday Lesson Study