Friday – May 15
Further Thought on Lesson 7 – Sabbath School Lesson Study
This Sabbath School lesson study, “Further Thought on Lesson 7,” explains how prayer, praise, and daily focus on Jesus strengthen our relationship with God and help us grow spiritually.
Bible Focus
- Hebrews 12:2
Spirit of Prophecy Focus
- Steps to Christ, pp. 93–104
- Ye Shall Receive Power, p. 14
Further Thought on Lesson 7 Summary
- Prayer helps us grow closer to Jesus.
- The more we think and talk about Christ, the stronger our relationship with Him becomes.
- Focusing too much on self can weaken our spiritual life.
- God invites us to come to Him with humility and trust.
- We do not need to understand everything before praying.
- When we depend on our fears and doubts, confusion increases.
- But when we come to God in faith, He gives light and guidance.
- Praise is also an important part of prayer.
- Heaven is filled with worship, thanksgiving, and songs of praise.
- When we thank and praise God, our hearts are drawn closer to heaven.
- Gratitude strengthens faith and brings joy to the soul.
- The Bible contains many examples of faithful prayer.
- Different Bible characters prayed during fear, sorrow, repentance, and crisis.
- Their experiences teach us that God listens to sincere prayers.
- We can always find encouragement and guidance in their stories.
- Prayer and fasting can work together.
- Fasting helps remove distractions and deepens our focus on God.
- It reminds us of our need for spiritual strength and dependence on Him.
- Spiritual growth should remain our goal every day.
- Jesus is our perfect example in prayer and devotion.
- He is the Author and Finisher of our faith.
- As we keep our eyes on Him, He continues shaping our lives.
Question
- Why is it important to keep our focus on Jesus in our prayer life?
Answer
- Because Jesus is our perfect example, and staying focused on Him strengthens our faith and relationship with God.
Reflection
- What changes can you make to strengthen your personal prayer life?
Takeaway
- A strong prayer life grows through humility, faith, praise, and daily focus on Jesus.
Continue Studying
- To deepen your study, explore the official Sabbath School lesson:
https://absg.sspmadventist.org/ - You can also continue with:
- Thursday: Other Questions About Prayer
- Lesson 7 Overview
- Next Lesson Study