Scripture Passage: Acts 4: 23-31

What is the spiritual disciple that is most practiced when we have “defining moments” in our lives?

Prayer is an intimacy with God that leads to the fulfillment of His purposes.

Jesus provides the pattern for our prayers in Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:1-4:
• Reverence (Upward)
• Response (Downward)
• Request (Inward)
• Readiness (Outward)

What happened in Acts 4:13-22?

How did the disciples respond? Acts 4:23-31

Scripture-fed, Spirit-led, Worship-based Prayer
• Verse 24 – began to worship in prayer

• Verses 25-27 – Prayed out of Scripture
How does this relate to Jesus’ pattern of prayer?

• Verse 28 – surrendered to His Word and His will
How does this relate to Jesus’ pattern of prayer?

• Verses 29-30 – trusted Him for their immediate need
How does this relate to Jesus’ pattern of prayer?

• Verse 31 – went out in the power of the Spirit to share the Gospel
How does this relate to Jesus’ pattern of prayer?

PERSONAL APPLICATION:
• How should we pray as a couple?
• How would this kind of prayer empower my prayer life?
• How could this make our family prayer time more effective?