Fall 2024 Final Exam Study Guide PDF

Final Exam Study Guide Week 1 The Foundation of Prayer Define prayer according the definition provided during the lecture. ○ What is Prayer? Prayer is direct conversation and communion with God, whether vocal or sil...

Final Exam Study Guide Week 1 The Foundation of Prayer Define prayer according the definition provided during the lecture. ○ What is Prayer? Prayer is direct conversation and communion with God, whether vocal or silent, planned or spontaneous, individual or corporate. Prayers can be written as well. May include Adoration, Confession, Supplication, Intercession, Thanksgiving, petition, praise, hymns, lament and many other types of prayers. ○ Emphasize “Direct conversation and communion with God Conversation = A conversation is a verbal or written exchange between two or more individuals, typically involving the exchange of ideas, thoughts, information, or feelings. Be able to answer “Why do we pray?” ○ Prayer is not only a conversation with God; Prayer is a means of cultivating a relationship with God. Note the consequences of the fall of Adam ○ The consequences of disobedience caused a (1.) Spiritual separation and (2.) Broken fellowship between God and humanity. ○ Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7 First Account of Prayer After the Fall ○ We see the first account of prayer in Genesis 4:26 - Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on the name of the Lord. calling out or crying for help. Prayer is Revelatory and Directional ○ Prayer must be founded on trust and trust must encompass our entire “heart”. Trust is mandatory. It is not an option. Prayer is an act of worship that glorifies God. ○ An "act of worship" refers to any intentional, reverent, and meaningful activity or expression that acknowledges and honors God. Prayer is a demonstration of humility ○ Reinforces our need for God. ○ Humility is the secret to fellowship with God Week 2 Methods of Prayer Know the methods of the effective prayer provided the lecture. Being able to identify the importance of each point. 1. From a PURE HEART a. Psalm 66:18-19  i. If we regard evil or iniquity in our hearts, God will not hear our prayers. This is because we put a BARRIER between us and HIM. It put us in enmity with God. b. Matthew 6:14 i. If we do not forgive men for their trespasses against us, we will not ii. be forgiven by God for our trespasses against Him. This is vital because the refusal to forgive is the basis of hate and the opposite of love. God is LOVE. Therefore, if we do not forgive those who sin against us we are opposed to God and therefore His enemy not His child. 2. Done in Faith a. Mathew 21:21-22 i. NO DOUBT ALLOWED - If we doubt, we are in direct opposition to His ability to provide and confess that there is someone or something greater than Him in our life. 3. It must be DONE IN CHRIST’S AUTHORITY a. John 14:8-14 i. Jesus has given us the RIGHT to use his name to ask whatsoever we want in the will of God ii. JESUS has given you his influence to get it. iii. We have the right to use His power for our good. iv. He wants you to ask in HIS name so that the Father will be glorified in the Son. 4. It must be in ACCORDANCE TO HIS WILL - 1 John 5:14-15 a. What we see as good and acceptable may not be the will of GOD. 5. It must be TENACIOUS a. Unwilling to accept defeat or stop doing or having something b. Psalm 55:17 6. It must be DONE INTENTIONALLY a. Matthew 7:7-11 i. Jesus was making a point here that prayer is intentional even as seeking and knocking are intentional. ii. You must decide to come and you must ask specifically for what you need. 1. No vague prayers 7. It must be in PATIENCE a. "an abiding under" - i. You must have endurance in prayer. ii. You must be persistence and have perseverance. b. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - be unceasing and persistent in prayer; Paul tells us that we are to pray without ceasing. Being able to identify ineffective methods of prayer  Fleshy and carnal - Praying accordingly your feelings and opinions and consulting God or His word to ensure alignment ○ Romans 8:6-7 (NLT): “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will.” Impure motives ○ James 4:3 (NLT): “And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.” Weak and powerless prayer - lack of fervency, vain, meaninglessness, empty, lack of heart - Lack of passion and intentionality ○ Matthew 6:7 (NLT): When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Week 3 Types of Prayer Know the following prayer types. Be able to define them, provide scripture reference, and Bible character if applicable: Supplication - Philippians 4:6 ○ A prayer of supplication is a prayer that lifts requests before God. Supplication is requesting God to do something, either for yourself or on behalf of somebody else. Petition - Luke 11:5-9 ○ A petition is ASKING God for something – help, wisdom, guidance, direction, healing, etc. Seeing a need and praying for it through until it manifests. This type of prayer is directed from earth to heaven. ○ Jesus Christ Intercession - Luke 2:36-37 ○ Spirit-led prayer sanctioning Heaven on the behalf of a person, place, thing, community, or cause. It involves standing in spaces or gaps between the kingdom of God, (the will of God) and the current reality of the situation on earth of intercessory benefactor. ○ Prophetess Anna Agreement - Acts 12 ○ A form of intercession where multiple people on earth agree with what Heaven is saying about a specific person, place, or thing for WHAT HEAVEN HAS ALREADY SAID. ○ The Acts Church Prayer of Faith - Mark 11:20-25 ○ The prayer of faith is rooted in our confidence in God’s Word. Week 4 Spiritual Disciplines Know the following quote: “A disciplined person is someone who can do the RIGHT thing at the RIGHT time in the RIGHT way with the RIGHT spirit.” - John Ortberg Definition: Spiritual disciplines are practices and habits that ○ 1deepen our relationship with God, ○ 2encourage spiritual maturity, and ○ 3shapes us more closely to the image of Christ. 1 Corinthians 9:27 (NLT) - I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. ○ Apostle Paul is bringing his body in subjection to the influence of Christ. ○ Paul recognized the inherent weakness of the flesh and the tendency for human desires and impulses to lead individuals away from God's will. Answer this question: How did Jesus respond to temptation: Luke 4:1-13 ○ First Temptation: Luke 4:1-4 The devil challenges Jesus to turn stones into bread to satisfy his hunger. Jesus responded by quoting Deuteronomy 8:3, saying that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from God's mouth. ○ Second Temptation: Luke 4:5-8 The devil takes Jesus to the highest point of the temple in Jerusalem and urges him to throw himself down, tempting Jesus to test God's protection. Jesus responded by quoting Deuteronomy 6:16, saying not to put the Lord God to the test. ○ Third Temptation: Luke 4:9-12 The devil shows Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and offers them to him if Jesus will worship him. Jesus responded by quoting Deuteronomy 6:13, stating that one should worship and serve only the Lord God. ○ After these three temptations, the devil leaves Jesus, and angels come to attend to him, demonstrating Jesus' victory over temptation. Take note of the following points: What comes out of your mouth in prayer has everything to do with what you’ve exposed yourself to in reading and studying the word and spending private time with God on a regular basis. I’m responsible for establishing, cultivate, and maintain my own spiritual disciplines. Being able to identify these Spiritual Disciplines in a question, along with the function, benefits: Personal prayer and devotion ○ Function: Silence yourself so you can hear God. (Prayer is not a monologue).To grow your faith. ○ Scripture: Luke 18:1 – Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.  ○ Benefits/Impact: Synchronizes us with the heart of God. Prayer is our lifeline. It helps us to see clearly, not form a fleshly perspective but from God’s perspective. Prayer and Fasting - ○ Function: To abstain from physical gratification for a greater spiritual goal. Prayer helps in the development of our faith and Fasting helps in the growth & development of our prayer life. ○ Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7 – 6Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? 7Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, and not hide yourself from your own flesh? ○ Benefits/Impact: Humbles the soul before God. Crucifies the flesh and unbelief. Develops your faith. Manifests an earnestness for God and demonstrates discipline. Increases our capacity to receive answers from God. Fasting assists in destroying bands of wickedness, yokes of the enemy, and is a weapon of deliverance. Reading the Word of God and Scripture Study - The scriptures are a legally binding contract. (Isa. 55:11 – God’s word does not return void but will accomplish what He sent it forth to do.) ○ Function: To learn the character of God. ○ Scripture: Jeremiah 1:12 (ESV) – Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.” ○ Benefits/Impact: It is constructive (builds up) and destructive (tears down and destroys). The word of God is like the hammer of a construction worker that builds things- builds up our faith, and tears down strongholds, destroys and demolishes yokes of bondage. Knowing and praying the word deepens our desire to see manifestation. There’s an expectation. Praying in Tongues ○ Function - Praying in tongues is an act of worship ○ Scripture: Jude 20-21 – But you, beloved, building yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. ○ Benefits/Impact: Praying in tongues is act of worship that serves dual purpose. It glorifies God and strengthens the believer.