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The School of Prayer (Gaining Mastery In Prayer) - Detailed Note



This detailed note is on the sermon:

The School of Prayer (Gaining Mastery In Prayer) taught by Apostle Joshua Selman during the Koinonia Service on 11th August 2024 


Understanding Prayer:

  1. Prayer as a Platform for Communication with God:

    • Prayer is the medium through which believers communicate with God. It’s like a spiritual telephone line where you speak to God and listen to His responses. This communication isn’t just one-sided; it's a dialogue. It’s a special connection that allows believers to express their feelings, desires, and needs directly to God.

  2. Prayer as a Platform for Fellowship:

    • Fellowship in prayer is about building a relationship with God. It’s spending time with Him, getting to know Him better, and allowing Him to influence your heart and mind. This fellowship deepens your spiritual life and helps you align with God's will.

  3. Prayer as a Platform to Hear from God:

    • While prayer is often seen as talking to God, it is equally important as a time to listen. Through prayer, God can speak to you, giving guidance, wisdom, comfort, and answers to your questions. It's about being still and receptive to His voice.

Why Do We Need to Pray?

  1. Man's Design for Communication with God:

    • According to Genesis 1:26, humans were created in God’s image, which includes the capacity to communicate with Him. God gave humans free will, which includes the ability to express desires and needs to Him. Prayer is the channel through which this communication happens.

  2. The Principle of Asking and Receiving:

    • Scriptures like Matthew 7:7 and Mark 11:24 emphasize that receiving from God is linked to asking in prayer. This means that prayer is necessary to receive blessings, guidance, and provision from God. It's a divine principle that when you ask in faith, God responds.

  3. Prayer is Key but Not the Only Answer:

    • While prayer is crucial in the life of a believer, it’s not the only tool. Other spiritual practices like studying the Bible, fellowship with other believers, and acts of service are also important. However, prayer should be included in every aspect of a believer's life as it invites God's presence and power into every situation.

The Assignments of Prayer:

  1. Growth and Transformation:

    • Prayer facilitates spiritual growth and transformation. It’s through consistent prayer that believers are changed, their faith is strengthened, and they become more Christ-like. This transformation happens as you spend time in God’s presence, allowing His Spirit to work in you.

  2. Making Requests and Obtaining Promises:

    • Prayer is a way to present your requests to God, and by faith, you receive His promises. Mark 11:24 teaches that when you pray and believe, you will receive what you’ve asked for. This shows the power of faith combined with prayer.

  3. Decrees and Establishing Spiritual Realities:

    • Prayer allows believers to declare God’s promises and establish spiritual truths in their lives. Scriptures like Job 22:28 and Numbers 14:28 illustrate the authority believers have to speak God’s word and see it come to pass. This is about aligning with God’s will and bringing His purposes into reality through prayer.

  4. Warfare and Prophetic Intercession:

    • Prayer is also a means of engaging in spiritual warfare. Believers are called to stand against the enemy’s schemes through prayer, declaring God’s victory over circumstances. Scriptures like 1 Peter 5:8 and Luke 10:19 show that prayer is a weapon against the forces of darkness, and through it, believers can secure divine protection and victory.

Kinds of Prayer:

  1. Praying in the Spirit:

    • This refers to praying in tongues, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 14:15 and 1 Corinthians 14:2. Praying in the Spirit is about allowing the Holy Spirit to pray through you, expressing deep things that you may not even be aware of.

  2. Faith-Filled Declaration of Scriptures:

    • This involves praying by declaring God’s Word over your life and situations. Scriptures like Psalm 107:3 and Ecclesiastes 8:4 highlight the power of speaking God’s Word with faith, believing that it will accomplish what it says.

  3. Prayer of Inquiry:

    • The prayer of inquiry is when you seek God’s guidance and direction. It requires patience and silence, as you wait to hear God’s specific instructions for your life or situation.

  4. Warfare Prayer:

    • Warfare prayer involves battling spiritual forces that oppose God’s will. Philippians 1:19 supports this by showing that through prayer, believers can overcome spiritual opposition and claim victory in Christ.

  5. Prayer of Thanksgiving:

    • This type of prayer focuses on expressing gratitude to God. Scriptures like Colossians 4:2 and Philippians 4:6 encourage believers to maintain a heart of thanksgiving, which shifts focus from problems to God’s goodness.

How God Answers Prayers:

  1. Supernatural Manifestations:

    • Sometimes, God answers prayers instantly through miraculous interventions, such as healing, deliverance, or immediate peace. Daniel 3:24-30 is an example of God delivering Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace, a clear supernatural response to faith.

  2. Releasing Grace:

    • God may answer prayers by giving you the grace or ability needed to achieve the desired result. For example, in 1 Kings 3:5-13, Solomon prayed for wisdom, and God granted him the grace that attracted wealth and honor, showing that God can answer by empowering you to succeed.

  3. Through the Ministry of Men:

    • God often uses people as instruments to answer prayers. This could be through someone providing support, offering a solution, or opening a door of opportunity. 1 Samuel 10:26-27 shows how God used people to support Saul after he was anointed king.

Conclusion:

Prayer is a multifaceted practice that serves as a vital tool for communication, spiritual growth, warfare, and receiving God's promises. Understanding the different aspects and types of prayer helps believers to engage more effectively with God, knowing that He answers in various ways and through different channels.


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