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There are some common sayings that we use that may not be Biblical. We’ll take a look at these and what the Bible has to say about it!
DISCUSSION GUIDE: July 7 – Justin Gill
“I’ll Pray For You”
LIFE: What is something we say in passing but we don’t actually mean?
ENGAGE THE MESSAGE:
- Read James 5:16.
- Have you said “I’ll pray for you” in the past? What did you mean when you said it? Was there any follow through?
- Who are you praying for currently?
- Look up a few verses about Jesus praying: Matthew 19:13, Luke 23:34, John 17:9-12. Who did Jesus pray for?
- In what ways are we becoming less relational as a society?
- Who have you seen pray for someone in the moment?
- What keeps us from praying for people out loud in the moment?
- James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” In his sermon, Pastor Justin posed the question: As Christians, how can we drop the habit of saying we’re praying and instead pursue righteousness by conveying we’re praying for one another?
MAKE DISCIPLES: Who is God putting on your mind to pray over? How can we encourage others to pray in the moment?