Fall, 2008

Preschool through Juniors

Junior High through Adults

 


Junior High through Adults

 

The Work of Prayer

      Communication is important in the world today. Remaining close to someone requires times of conversation. We will study the subject of communication—not communication with other people but with God. Many Christians rarely talk with their Heavenly Father. Jesus was faithful to talk with the Father. He taught “men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). Failure to pray displays a life out of touch with God. Prayer must be more than a tool of emergency you use in times of great difficulty. It must be a vital part of your everyday life.

      The Bible gives many examples of people who prayed regularly. King David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Sam. 13:14). How did he achieve such a lofty reputation? It was partly because he spent much time in prayer. He prayed “evening, and morning, and at noon” (Psalm 55:17). Daniel was another Old Testament saint who saw the importance of prayer. He had been taken captive to Babylon. He could have turned against God. Instead, he was faithful in prayer. A time came when the king passed a law forbidding prayer to anyone but him. Daniel did not deviate from his practice of prayer. He went home, opened his window toward Jerusalem and prayed three times a day (Dan. 6:10). He let nothing keep him from communicating with God. A New Testament character of prayer was James. Tradition reveals that he spent so much time on his knees in prayer that he gained the nickname, “Old Camel Knees.” Prayer was so important to him that he devoted much of the day to the practice of it.

      Prayer is important for God’s children today. The Bible is His communication with us. Prayer is our communication with Him. Since He is our Heavenly Father, it is needful to have continuous dialogue with God. What should be included in our prayers?

Prayer, Speaking to God
   Matthew 6:9-13
Praying for a Child
   1 Samuel 1:9-11
Praying in God’s House
   1 Kings 8:22-53; 9:1-9
Praying Pastors
   Acts 6:4
Praying for Missionaries
   Romans 15:30, 31
Jesus Prays
   John 17:1-26
Prayers for the Sick
   James 5:13-20
Prayers for Churches
   Romans 1:8-13
Prayers for Leaders
   1 Timothy 2:1, 2
Praying for Enemies
   Matthew 5:43-48
Prayer Postures or Positions
   2 Kings 20:2; Mark 11:25; Luke 22:41
Private Prayers
   Matthew 6:6
Public Prayers
   2 Chronicles 7:14
 

Available materials:

Sponsor's Guide . . .  $1.85
Adult Quarterly   . . .  $1.30
Young People's Quarterly . . .  $1.20
Junior High Quarterly . . .  $1.20

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Age 2 through grades 6

God Teaches Me To Worship and Pray

 “God Teaches Me To Worship and Pray” has very practical growth assignments for children learning God’s way. Worship and prayer give an added dimension to life that is missing for many people, even Christians.

Learning to appreciate Almighty God in a personal way motivates real worship. A reverential awe influences our response to God. Confidence that He hears and answers prayers makes our relationship with God more meaningful. These qualities all contribute to spiritual growth and maturity.

Experiencing a loving association with the Heavenly Father enhances that growth. In an era when fast-paced living muffles God’s voice, everyone needs the benefit of a Bible study that prompts knowing and doing God’s will in worship and prayer. Each lesson emphasizes the aim of learning the foundation principles of these two essentials.

A resource that correlates well with the first eight lessons about worship is We Worship God, A Color and Sticker Storybook from Bogard Press. The sixteen pages of illustrations focus on aspects of worship taught in the lessons. Get two to cut apart for worship posters to display in your classroom. Stickers are included with the book. The Primary Quarterly has reduced copies of the pages in the back. They give an idea of what the full-size pages are like.

Boys and girls will learn that worship is praise and no one but God deserves our worship. They will identify ways to worship and discuss the value of worshiping individually and with others. One lesson deals with hindrances to worship. Children can worship God in spirit and in truth by applying principles learned through the Bible study.

The last five lessons about prayer teach the power of praying according to God’s instructions. Children need to learn now what it means to talk to God. Plan to involve them in experiencing what prayer can mean.

Jason’s Prayer Experiment, A Flash Card Story Book will make a good resource for application of Bible principles about prayer. All ages will find it interesting as you share the story. Preschoolers will enjoy hearing it every week and telling you that God’s answers are sometimes yes, no or wait.

Answers for Primary Quarterly word puzzles and various activities in the Junior Quarterly are in the back of the books for reference.

Mini Gold Praying Hands stickers (7-07529-43177-2) will accent pages of Listen and Learn Paper for preschool children. Have a supply of them on hand.

The Bible stories and flannelgraph figures to illustrate them are in the BTC Visual Aids, a correlating resource for this study. Memorization suggestions are in each lesson. Emphasize learning the Bible verses in the spirit to use in daily life.

Helping children learn the value of real worship and acceptable prayer will be more meaningful after you personally experience them. Purpose to follow God’s guidelines for them to make your relationship to God one that is personal and loving.

 

 

We Worship God, A Color and Sticker Storybook
from
Bogard Press

0892113316

Jason’s Prayer Experiment, A Flash Card Story Book
from
Bogard Press

0892112832

Mini Gold Praying Hands stickers
(7-07529-43177-2)

 

Praise Him, Praise Him!
            John 12:1-8.

No One but God
            Matthew 4:1-11; 17:1-8.

Something I Can Do
            Psalm 96:1-9; Luke 21:1-4.

A Special Place
            Matthew 2:1-11; Mark 11:15-17.

What Really Matters?
            Acts 17:16-34; John 4:20-24

It’s Catching
            Nehemiah 8:1-6; John 4:28-42

Watch Out!
            1 Samuel 13:8-14; 15:1-31

Ready, Set, Go!
            Isaiah 6:1-8; Hebrews 10:22.

A Talk with God
            Matthew 7:7-12; John 17:1-26

What Should I Say?
            Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 18:9-14.

Prayer Power
            James 5:16-18; 2 Kings 20:1-11

Please Help Those I Love
            John 4:46-53; Acts 12:1-17

Did God Hear Me?
            Deuteronomy 3:23-27; 2 Samuel 12:15-23

 

 

Available materials:

BTC Teacher . . .  $1.80
BTC Visual Aids . . .  $4.80
Preschool Listen & Learn Paper . . .  $1.80
Beginner Quarterly . . .  $1.80
Primary Quarterly . . .  $1.80
Junior Quarterly . . .  $1.80

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