Study 4: Prayers of Asking

Read Matthew 7:9–12 and Ephesians 6:18–20

Head

1. In the above passages what kinds of requests are made to God?

2. Look up the following passages and list what is prayed for in each one.

   • Deuteronomy 26:6-8

   • 2 Kings 20:1-11

   • Psalm 4:1

   • Psalm 17:8-9

   • Matthew 6:9-11

   • Matthew 26:39

   • Acts 13:2-3

   • Ephesians 3:14-19

   • Philippians 4:6

Heart

1. Do you pray for all the types of things that you see prayed for in Scripture?

2. What types of requests do you often make to God? Which ones do you rarely make? Why or why not?

3. What type of requests do you think you should make more often in your prayers?

Hands

Using the following categories list 2-3 requests in each category and then spend time praying for each item.

• For deliverance, safety & health

• For daily needs & provisions

• For others

• For the gospel to be spread

• For you to love God more

Shaun’s story of prayer