Praying Prayers on Purpose – Pastor Perry Kallis – 2/6/2011
Text Eph. 1:15-19 - Small Group Discussion Questions

1. Read Ephesians 1:15-19. Why do we find it easier to list our needs and wants in prayer than to ask for the kinds of things Paul does here??

2. What should we pray for? What does God want for us?
See: 2 Thess. 3:1, Luke 11:13; 18:7; Romans 10:1, 15:30-31,
Eph 6:18-19, James 1:5, Matt. 9:38, John 17:20-21,
(These are just a sampling there are many more references to prayer see attached list.)

3. The Ephesians were known for their “faith and love for all the saints” what do you think you known for as far as your walk with God? What would you like to be known for?

4. How do we really get to know God? Where does theology and doctrine play into knowing God? Is knowing doctrine important?

5. See Eph. 1:18 - What is our Hope? What is our Calling? How would a better understanding of these change our everyday lives?

6. Read Eph. 1:19-20. What do you know about God’s power? How does that power get transmitted into our lives? What kinds of things does God want to give us the power to do? (see 2 Pet. 1:3; 1 Thess. 4:3-7;
Acts 4:29-31; Rom. 15:13; 2 Cor. 12:9; Eph. 6:10-13)

7. What are some specific things you feel challenged to start praying for?

With your small group you may want to spend some additional time in prayer this week and use the A.C.T.S. method of prayer:

Adoration of the Lord – Who He is and praising His character traits.

Confession – What do I need to confess (maybe silently)

Thankfulness – What can I thank the Lord for?

Supplication – What do I need to ask Him For?