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Acts 4:13 tells us that when the rulers and elders and teachers of the law in Jerusalem saw the courage of Peter and John, they took note that they (Peter and John) . . .

Had lived in the desert
Had fasted for several days
Had been with Jesus
Had prayed without ceasing

Brother Lawrence described a believer’s relationship with the Lord by saying what?

We can indeed do nothing without Him.
We can only pretend to live in His presence.
We never know when He will surprise us.
We can only imagine what it’s like to know Him.

In the Old Testament, God is referred to as Father fifteen times. In Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, how many times does Jesus refer to God as Father?

25 times
165 times
53 times
77 times

What did the abolitionist Harriet Tubman say about prayer?

I prayed all the time, about my work, everywhere.
I prayed every time I tried to liberate slaves.
I prayed when I felt I was in danger.
I prayed for God to send me the help I needed.

There are more _____ than any other kind of prayer in Scripture.

Prayers of confession
Prayers for God’s help
Blessing prayers
Prayers of praise

Mark 3:14 tells us that Jesus appointed twelve, that they might do what?

Feed the hungry
Be with Him
Heal the sick
Help the poor

In Matthew 28:20, what did Jesus promise to do?

Hear our prayers
Be with us always
Meet our every need
Forgive our sin

What did Phillips Brooks, the writer of the hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem, say about living in Jesus’ presence?

He is here. He knows me and I know Him. It is no figure of speech.
If you’re really good, you might feel close to Him sometimes.
Living in the presence of Jesus is only for those who are emotionally so inclined.
If you’re fortunate, you might have a mountaintop experience with Him once in your life.

In Psalm 16:11, what did David say about the Lord?

Someday you will welcome me into your presence.
If I could only live in your presence!
In your presence is fullness of joy.
Your presence is my only hope.

When Ruth Bell Graham was worrying about one of her children late one night, what did she sense the Lord telling her to do?

You need to tell them to repent.
You need to cease all contact with them until they come around.
Quit studying the problems and start studying the promises.
Stop praying. I’ve got this.

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