Prayer
From: TFTW Bible College Finding an authority in the New Testament for Christians to pray to God is not hard. Jesus did it and we even have writing from Paul that says prayer is acceptable to God. “ I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; ” ( 1 Timothy 2:1-3 ) Coming together as a congregation to worship God on the first day of the week is a good time to offer prayer to God. It allows members to share their prayer requests with each other and pray for each other. Prayers may include adoration of God. “ After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ” ( Matthew 6:9 ) The prayers may include confessions of sins and asking for forgiveness. “ And forgive us our de...