Jesus' prayer in John 17 speaks to many things, but a resounding theme is the unity of God's people: "protect them by the power of Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as we are one" (17:11) "My prayer is not that You take them out of the world …
Devoted to Prayer (Study Questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church entitled "Devoted to Prayer." Discussion Questions: 1. This weekend, we are continuing our series “Living Church” from Acts 2:42-47 with a look at what it means to be devoted to prayer. Given that topic, what are your greatest joys …
Devoted to Prayer
This weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our "Living Church" series with a message entitled "Devoted to Prayer." If we are going to be a church that is alive - a church living out our calling as the people of God - then we must devote ourselves to prayer. You can listen to my message …
A Question on Prayer
Here's a question that I'd love to hear your response to: What are your greatest joys and challenges in developing a life of prayer?
Jesus Prayed
Before His arrest, Jesus gathered with His closest followers. After teaching them, He knew what was to come and so He prayed (John 17). He prayed that God would be glorified through Him. He thanked His Father for the privilege of unfolding the Father's will in showing Himself to these closest followers. He prayed that …
Matthew Erickson 