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Q4. What does it mean to have a broken heart and spirit? Why is this essential in the prayer for pardon? In what sense is this a "sacrifice"? Why do we tend to resist a "broken and contrite heart" in ourselves? What does it mean to have a broken heart and spirit? To me it means we know we have sinned are relationship with Jesus has been broken. Our spirit being broken should show us the only thing to do is repent so the broken relationship with Jesus can be fixed. Why is this essential in the prayer for pardon? We have to ask forgiveness an truly be sorry so that are relationsip can be fixed. what sense is this a "sacrifice"? Why do we tend to resist a "broken and contrite heart" in ourselves? Becuase we don't like to admit we don't wrong.

Q3. Is it possible to have a pure heart? How does God bring about a pure heart? What is our part in this? Is it possible to have a pure heart? Yes it is. By repenting of our sins. And letting him warsh us clean again. How does God bring about a pure heart? By covering us in the blood of Jesus What is our part in this? To know when we have done wrong and turn from it. Being truly sorry and repentant.

Q2. In his prayer does David seek to minimize his sins? To maximize them? Why does an authentic prayer for pardon require clear, unvarnished acknowledgement of sin to be effective? In his prayer does David seek to minimize his sins? To maximize them? No, he acknowledges his sins. He doesn't mimimize or maximize them. He calls them what they are. Why does an authentic prayer for pardon require clear, unvarnished acknowledgement of sin to be effective? If we don't ackowledge are sins for what they are we are not really sorry for them. Only when we see them for what they are can we truly repent of them and be fogiven.

Q1. In what way does a prayer for pardon require faith? What is that faith based on? How does a person gain the faith to pray this prayer in confidence? In what way does a prayer for pardon require faith? It takes faith to know that we will be forgiven when we ask for it. What is that faith based on? Our relationship with God. Our belief that he will do what he says he will do. How does a person gain the faith to pray this prayer in confidence? By reading and studying Gods word.

Q1. In what way does a prayer for pardon require faith? What is that faith based on? How does a person gain the faith to pray this prayer in confidence? In what way does a prayer for pardon require faith? We must come before him believing we will be forgiven when we ask him for it. What is that faith based on? Its based on what we know of his word. How does a person gain the faith to pray this prayer in confidence? By reading and studing his word. Then standing on it

In what way does Abraham show persistence? He keeps asking believing that he will get results Why is persistence necessary in prayer? Its important to pray persistently when we need results. I think he wants us to becuase wants to see if we really believe for what we are asking. Have you ever experienced "praying through"? yes What was it like? Its a good feeling to have God agree with you and give you the answer you were seeking him for.

Q3. Do you think Abraham's boldness pleased God? Why or why not? What might cause God to take delight in your prayers to him? Do you think Abraham's boldness pleased God? Why or why not? Yes, it did please God. It shows how he had faith in God. And that he had a close relationship with God. He knew God would answer his bold prayers to him and save his family that lived in Sodem. What might cause God to take delight in your prayers to him? When we can show him the same kind of boldness that Abraham yet with humility. I think it shows him we love him and that we trust him to take care of our needs to.

Q2. How did Abraham demonstrate his humility before God? Why must boldness be tempered with humility? How did Abraham demonstrate his humility before God? That he knew he was made from the dust of the earth. He knew that apart from God he was nothing. Why must boldness be tempered with humility? Boldness must always be tempered with humility. If its not we are setting ourselves up higher than him.

Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? The basis of his argument was to keep Lot and his family safe and away from Gods wrath. He knew Lot was right with God. And that if he went before God he would show Lot and his family mercy instead of taking them out with the rest. How does it relate to God's character? It show God is a just God, but also he shows mercy to those that believe in him and call out to him.

Q4. How can prayer change God's mind without conflicting with the doctrine of the Immutability of God? Can God answer a prayer for something outside of the scope of his will? How can prayer change God's mind without conflicting with the doctrine of the Immutability of God? I believe God will never change. And his will for us will never change. I believe that whyen we do something wrong. Or we know someone else is doing something wrong. If we pray a prayer of repentance he wil change from doing what we deserve to forgiving us and making our relationship to him right again. Or same with praying for God to change the other persons heart that it will be changed. I think what Giod is doing when he is angered by someone is to wake them up and to gett hem to come back to him. Can God answer a prayer for something outside of the scope of his will? No he can't. If its not Gods will we should be glad he tells us now. Cause it would be his best for us

Q3. How can a wrong understanding of determinism and predestination keep us from the kind of gutsy prayer that Moses prayed? What do you call a belief that our prayers make no difference to God's response? How can a wrong understanding of determinism and predestination keep us from the kind of gutsy prayer that Moses prayed? If everything is already predestioned, why pray at all? Fact is only God sees the big picture and he wants us to pray with boldness, asking him what we should do next. What do you call a belief that our prayers make no difference to God's response? If we think God is going to do what he has set out to do whether we pray or not. Then why pray at all.

Q2. What aspects of Moses' prayer of intercession should we emulate in our own prayers? Upon what logical grounds does Moses offer this bold appeal to God? What do you think it means to "pray the promises of God"? How does knowing the Bible help you get your prayers answered? How does this help our prayers be within God's will? What aspects of Moses' prayer of intercession should we emulate in our own prayers? We should be able to go boldly to God reminding him of his promises to us. Upon what logical grounds does Moses offer this bold appeal to God? His trust in a loving and compassionate God. Knowing that if he goes bodly God will keep his promises to his people. What do you think it means to "pray the promises of God"? When we Pray his promises back to him we are praying for Gods will to be done in our lives. How does knowing the Bible help you get your prayers answered? Without knowing the bible there is no way of knowing Gods heart. Knowing his word shows us how we should be praying to get the answers we need. How does this help our prayers be within God's will? When we know his word we knows its Gods will for us.

Q1. Read Exodus 32:1-14. What had the people done that was so bad? How can a loving God be angry? Is God's sentence to destroy Israel and raise up a new nation through Moses justified? What had the people done that was so bad? When they got tired of waiting for Moses to return to them they had Arron to make them an idol. Then started worshiping it instead of the one true God. How can a loving God be angry? He expects us to be obedient to him. When they went to worshiping their idols they forgot all he had done for them. He was right in being angry with them. He knew what it could do to them if they continued going the way they were going. His anger was kindled against them to try and get them to return to him before it was to late for them. Is God's sentence to destroy Israel and raise up a new nation through Moses justified? Yes, it was justified. He couldn't allow their disobedience to continue. He had to do something about it.

Q4. Why should we continually ask forgiveness? How can unforgiveness on our part block God's blessing? How can unforgiveness block God's forgiveness? Why should we continually ask forgiveness? As long as we are human we will sin. We have to ask daily to be forgiven. To keep our relationship with him. How can unforgiveness on our part block God's blessing? When we hold unforgiveness in our hearts, it gives God no room to give us a blessing. Once we learn to let go of the unforgiveness and forgivethe wrong the doors of his blessing will be open again. How can unforgiveness block God's forgiveness? When we can't forgive we become bitter. If we can't forgive others, he can't forgive us. We need to work on having a spirit the forgives, so we to can be forgiven

Q3. Why do we seek to be independent of asking anyone for help? Why do we seek to be independent of God? Why should we ask God to "give" us daily bread so long as we can earn a living for ourselves? Why do we seek to be independent of asking anyone for help? Pride. We don't ask for help cause we don't want anyone think less of us. We want everyone to think we are able to provide for our own needs and don't need any help. Why do we seek to be independent of God? We forget that everything we have is Gods to begin with. We feel since we go out to work that is us that is providing for ourselves. When it was God that helped us to get that job so that our needs through him can be met. Why should we ask God to "give" us daily bread so long as we can earn a living for ourselves? Without him we have nothing, can do nothing. He is our provider. All we have is because of him. He wants us to ask for all that we need and to thank him for it. I give him the priase for my daily bread. Thank you Jesus.

Q2. In what sense are we asking that the Father's kingdom should come? Why are we asking for the Father's will to be done here on earth? How should this prayer affect our living? In what sense are we asking that the Father's kingdom should come? We are asking him to come and make it in us like it is in Heavan. With all of his glory shining through us. Why are we asking for the Father's will to be done here on earth? We should always pray for his will to be done in us. Cause he wants what is best for us. Sometimes we ask for things he knows we really don't need. How should this prayer affect our living? It should draw us closer to him. Should draw out the best in us. And move us away from the things that hold us back.

Q1. What about our lives and words "hallows" the name of our Father? What desecrates and besmirches it? How should we "hallow" the Father when we begin to pray? What about our lives and words "hallows" the name of our Father? By living our lives in a way that shows our love for him. What desecrates and besmirches it? By doing and saying things that brings dishonor to his name. How should we "hallow" the Father when we begin to pray? By thanking him and letting him know how much we love him.

Q4. (4:19-20) In this context, what is the condition that must be met for the promise to be valid? What is the limit of the fulfillment of the promise? In your own words, what does the promise mean to you? Q4. (4:19-20) In this context, what is the condition that must be met for the promise to be valid? I must have a loving relationship with him. And believe that he can take care of all of my needs. It is all his he just wants us to ask for it. What is the limit of the fulfillment of the promise? We have to be willing to give to him what is his. Hold nothing back from him. We have to be willing to do our part and hold nothing back. In your own words, what does the promise mean to you? To me it means that if i love him and will trust him he will give me all i have need of.

Q3. (4:14-16) How were the Philippians' financial gifts credited to their heavenly account, do you think? How was their giving linked to temporal blessings? Q3. (4:14-16) How were the Philippians' financial gifts credited to their heavenly account, do you think? When they gave to his ministry. They were telling him that they trusted him to use it to spread the good news. If we give with the right attitude we wil recieve the blessings from it as well. How was their giving linked to temporal blessings? It made them feel like they were a part of something good going on.

Q2. (4:11-13) What is the basis of Paul's contentment? Does this contentment undermine ambition? What is necessary for us to achieve this kind of contentment? Q2. (4:11-13) What is the basis of Paul's contentment? Paul knew his contentment came from Jesus. That is where his strenght lies if with Jesus Does this contentment undermine ambition? No, i think it made him more ambitous. It gave him the peace he needed to do what God had called him to do. What is necessary for us to achieve this kind of contentment? To keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Remembering he is our strenght. Knowing he will provide all we need to get his work done.

Q1. (4:11-12) How can a "prosperity doctrine" threaten Christian ministry? To what prime motivation in us does such a teaching often appeal? In balance, what does the Bible teach about poverty and riches? Q1. (4:11-12) How can a "prosperity doctrine" threaten Christian ministry? It makes us desire more. We want to give in to our own needs instead of being a help to others. To what prime motivation in us does such a teaching often appeal? We sometimes give our of need of what we can get out of it for ourselfs. Instead it should be out of our love for others. In balance, what does the Bible teach about poverty and riches? It teach us that no matter how much or how little we have here we should be happy. We should keep our eyes on the heavanly treasures than anything we can gain while here.

Q4. (4:8) Why is mind control necessary for success? For mental and spiritual peace? What have you decided to focus on instead of your anxieties? How is this working for you? Q4. (4:8) Why is mind control necessary for success? If we don't learn to control what goes into our minds. We won't always desire to do what is right in Gods eyes. Having wrong thoughts can make us do the things we shouldn't do. For mental and spiritual peace? It brings peace to think on good things. On Gods word What have you decided to focus on instead of your anxieties? On Gods word How is this working for you? If keeps me from turning away and doing what i want instead of what God wants. I desire his peace at all times

Q3. (4:7) How does making our requests known to God help build a relationship and trust? What is God's part in the promise of peace? Q3. (4:7) How does making our requests known to God help build a relationship and trust? When we give him our request we are showing him we trust him. Shows we desire a relationship with him. And know he will take care of us. What is God's part in the promise of peace? He will take are anxieties and turn it into peace when we learn to trust him enough to give him our request. There is nothing that comes close to the peace that he can give us. Thank you Jesus.

Q2. (4:6) How is a request in prayer altered by the presence of thanksgiving in the prayer? How does thanksgiving affect our faith as we pray? Q2. (4:6) How is a request in prayer altered by the presence of thanksgiving in the prayer? Its good to give thanks to the one that created us, and gave all for us to enjoy. When we are thankful we know all of our request will be answered. How does thanksgiving affect our faith as we pray? It builds us up. Makes us stronger.

Q1. (4:4-5) Is rejoicing in the Lord a feeling or an action? How should you seek to fulfill this command if you don't feel like it? What is the effect of rejoicing? Q1. (4:4-5) Is rejoicing in the Lord a feeling or an action? It is both a feeling and a action. When you are rejoicing it spills out into all we do. How should you seek to fulfill this command if you don't feel like it? When we don't feel like it. We just have to remember his love and makes it easier to rejoice. How can we not rejoice after he gave his life for us? What is the effect of rejoicing? It brings sweet peace