Category Archives: Praying Like Jesus Series

Pray-Be-See Week 2: Prayer And Humility

Posted on July 8, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

I love Oreo® cookies. I love to eat them with milk. I’m not allowed to eat them anymore – the worst part of being diabetic – but nothing stops me from thinking about them. I don’t know what a serving size of Oreo® cookies is, but to me a serving size is one sleeve! The thing I love is the chocolate cookie, but that white center is what makes each Oreo® a double chocolate blessing. Without the white center the two cookies can’t hold together. If you look at … Continue reading →

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Prayer – Be – See Part 2: A Study For Our Church Growth

Posted on July 8, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

How often do you pray? A poll conducted by George Barna showed that many people, if they pray, pray less that seven minutes a week. If you only spoke to your significant other seven minutes a week then how long would you be a couple? Just the word “prayer” or “pray” is over 500 times used in God’s Word. Other words … Continue reading →

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Prayer – Be – See Part 1: A Study For Our Church Prayer Growth

Posted on July 5, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

The intent of all prayer is not to get more STUFF from God. The intent of prayer is to get MORE OF GOD. The Lord is our Portion and our Strength. Continue reading →

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Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Part 2

Posted on June 20, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

Our Jesus is Eternal God made perfect Man. He is the Word Who was with God, and was God (John 1:1-3). But Jesus is also Man. Though many came to Him for help as He walked this earth, Jesus was ever mindful that as Human He had limitations. Our Jesus often withdrew to pray – to seek the Father’s Will and the Spirit’s empowerment. The Bible says: Continue reading →

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Praying Like Jesus #10: Jesus Prayed Through The Darkness

Posted on April 4, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

Though Christ’s body was pinned to a tree, His heart was forcused upward. He did not curse the Father, but prayed for His enemies. He knew that in the end God would win the day. Not the devil, but God. In His darkest moment Jesus keeps on looking upward. Continue reading →

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Praying Like Jesus #9: Jesus Prayed With Purpose

Posted on March 21, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

A young Kindergarten Teacher was having a bad day. She woke up late, rushed to school without breakfast, and it seemed as if one bad thing after another kept happening. Little Sally got sick – and showed it all over the floor. The kids wouldn’t be still and listen. It was a really rough day. But – praise God – it was almost done. Continue reading →

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Jesus Prayed With Song In His Heart

Posted on March 14, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

Hebrews chapter 2 quotes a LOT of songs from the Hebrew Hymnbook we call “Psalms”. Continue reading →

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Praying Like Jesus #7

Posted on March 11, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

In the news today I read how the FDA just announced approval for a new severe depression drug. The article went on to note that over 16 million Americans suffer from depression. That amazes me. I do not want to be patronizing, but as a retired Airman I have travelled to many of the countries around the world. I’ve been in… Continue reading →

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Praying Like Jesus Series #6

Posted on March 7, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

Last Wednesday we looked at the “Shepherd’s Prayer” in John 17. As Jesus was preparing for the Cross of Calvary He prayed not that He would avoid that trial, but that His Church would be in one accord. Jesus had already set His mind on the Cross. Continue reading →

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Praying Like Jesus #5

Posted on March 4, 2019 by bibleteacherorg

What causes the “departure from the faith” but the rejection of God’s Word and the rejection of God’s design. God designed us with appetites. He made our bodies. Continue reading →

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