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Show details for 1. What is prayer? ‘Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed.’1. What is prayer? ‘Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed.’
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R2251 col. 1 ¶3; F680 ¶2 (first sentence)

Show details for 2. What is the privilege and power of prayer?2. What is the privilege and power of prayer?
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R1864 col. 1 ¶5; R2004 col. 1 ¶4

Show details for 3. What is the object of prayer?3. What is the object of prayer?
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R2004 col. 1 ¶5; R2252 col. 2 ¶2; F679 ¶1

Show details for 4. What is the necessity for prayer?4. What is the necessity for prayer?
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R2004 col. 2 ¶8; R2502 col. 1 ¶1; R2692 col. 1 ¶1; ‘ Manna ,’ July 24; R3640 col. 1 ¶4

Show details for 5. What is the necessity for persistency in prayer?5. What is the necessity for persistency in prayer?
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R2005 col. 2 ¶5, 6; R2865 col. 2 ¶3; R3662 Subhead: IMPORTUNITY IN PRAYER

Show details for 6. To whom and through whom should we pray?6. To whom and through whom should we pray?
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R2252 col. 1 ¶3; E457 ¶2 (last sentence)

Show details for 7. Before whom should we pray?7. Before whom should we pray?
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In secret- Mt 6:5- 9

Before believers- John 17; 11:41, 42; Mt 18:19

Before believers and unbelievers- Lu 3:21; Joh 12:27- 29; Mt 27:46

In the public assembly of the saints- Ac 12:12; 1:14; 1Co 11:4, 5; 14:13, 14; R2251 col. 1 ¶6 to 2252 col. 1 ¶2

Show details for 8. What should be our manner of approach to God in prayer?8. What should be our manner of approach to God in prayer?
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R1864 col. 1 ¶8, col. 2 ¶3 (3rd & 4th ¶ of article); R2251 col. 1 ¶4, 5;

R3352 col. 1 ¶3

Show details for 9. What should be our position in prayer?9. What should be our position in prayer?
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R2501 col. 2 ¶5; R3640 col. 1 ¶4

Show details for 10. What are the conditions of acceptable prayer to God?10. What are the conditions of acceptable prayer to God?
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F679 ¶2 to 681 ¶2; R1865 col. 1 ¶1; ‘ Manna ,’ June 10; R3663 col. 1 ¶6 to col. 2 ¶3

Show details for 11. How should we distinguish between worshipping God ‘in spirit and in truth,’ and mere lip- service?11. How should we distinguish between worshipping God ‘in spirit and in truth,’ and mere lip- service?
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Mt 15:7- 9; Joh 4:23, 24; R2070 col. 1 ¶2, 3 R2070 col. 2 ¶1; R2071 col. 2 ¶3, 4; E468 (top of page)

Show details for 12. Why should our petitions be for help ‘in time of need’?12. Why should our petitions be for help ‘in time of need’?
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Heb 4:16; R2249 col. 2 ¶2

Show details for 13. Can we come too often to God in prayer, or is any affair of our lives too trivial to bring to his attention?13. Can we come too often to God in prayer, or is any affair of our lives too trivial to bring to his attention?
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R1865 col. 1 ¶3 to col. 2 ¶7

Show details for 14. Why will not our Heavenly Father give us the things needful without our asking ?14. Why will not our Heavenly Father give us the things needful without our asking ?
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R3128 col. 2 ¶5; R2865 col. 2 ¶2

Show details for 15. How may we learn not to ‘ask amiss,’ and thus have all our petitions answered?15. How may we learn not to ‘ask amiss,’ and thus have all our petitions answered?
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1Jo 5:14, 15; R2005 col. 2 ¶7- 9; R3217 col. 2 ¶2, 3; R3338 col. 2 ¶5;

R3354 col. 1 ¶1; R2865 col. 2 ¶4

Show details for 16. Why does God delay answering our prayers?16. Why does God delay answering our prayers?
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Lu 11:5- 8; R3353 col. 2 ¶4, 5; R2865 col. 2 ¶3;

Show details for 17. Should we strive to co- operate with the Lord in answering our prayers?17. Should we strive to co- operate with the Lord in answering our prayers?
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R3657 col. 2 ¶1- 3; E224 ¶2 to 225 ¶2

Show details for 18. For what should we pray?18. For what should we pray?
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For the Holy Spirit- R3665 col. 1 ¶2; Lu 11:13; E222 to 225

For wisdom- Jas. 1:5, 6; F686 ¶2

For one another- 1Th 5:25; Joh 17:20; Eph 1:16; Col 4:2, 3

For ‘the harvesters’- Mt 9:38; R2636 col. 1 ¶3

For our enemies- Mt 5:44; Ac 7:60; ‘Manna,’ March 21

For ‘all men, for kings, and those in authority’- 1Ti 2:1, 2;

R3600 Subhead: PRAYERS FOR EARTHLY RULERS

Special occasions for prayer- see R2006 col. 1 ¶2- 7; ‘ Manna ,’ June 25

Show details for 19. For what should we not pray?19. For what should we not pray?
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1Jo 5:16; R2612 col. 1 ¶5; R2006 col. 2 ¶1; R3665 col. 1 ¶1

Show details for 20. Is it proper to pray for the conversion of sinners?20. Is it proper to pray for the conversion of sinners?
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R2252 col. 2 [last sentence of first half], and ¶1; R3354 col. 1 ¶2

Show details for 21. What is the cost of selfish prayers?21. What is the cost of selfish prayers?
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R3061 col. 1 ¶2- 4

Show details for 22. What is meant by ‘vain repetitions’ in prayer?22. What is meant by ‘vain repetitions’ in prayer?
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R2252 col. 1 ¶4

Show details for 23. How may we be ‘instant in prayer’?23. How may we be ‘instant in prayer’?
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R2213 col. 2 ¶4- 6; R1866 col. 1 ¶2

Show details for 24. What does it mean to ‘pray without ceasing’?24. What does it mean to ‘pray without ceasing’?
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R3136 col. 2 ¶5, 6; R3351 col. 1 ¶8

Show details for 25. How should we understand, ‘Ye shall ask what ye will , and it shall be done unto you’?25. How should we understand, ‘Ye shall ask what ye will , and it shall be done unto you’?
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R3546 col. 2 ¶1, 2; F679 ¶1 to 680 ¶2; R3663 col. 1 ¶2

Show details for 26. What relative privileges in prayer have justified and consecrated persons?26. What relative privileges in prayer have justified and consecrated persons?
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F681 ¶3 to 684 ¶1

Show details for 27. What privileges of prayer do the children of consecrated parents enjoy?27. What privileges of prayer do the children of consecrated parents enjoy?
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F531 ¶1 to 532 ¶2; F684 ¶2

Show details for 28. How should we look out for the interests of each other through prayer?28. How should we look out for the interests of each other through prayer?
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R3223 col. 2 ¶5; R1842 col. 2 ¶4

Show details for 29. What is the relation between faith and prayer?29. What is the relation between faith and prayer?
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Jas. 1:6; Mr 11:24; R2005 col. 2 ¶1- 4; F691 ¶2; R3664 col. 1 ¶4, 5

Show details for 30. What is the relation between prayer and thanksgiving ?30. What is the relation between prayer and thanksgiving ?
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R3128 col. 2 ¶3, 4; R3306 col. 1 ¶7; R2866 col. 1 ¶3


31. What is the relation between fasting and prayer?
Show details for 32. What is the value of secret prayer?32. What is the value of secret prayer?
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F686 ¶3

Show details for 33. What are the special advantages of family prayer?33. What are the special advantages of family prayer?
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F687 ¶1

Show details for 34. What is the value of prayer in the Church ?34. What is the value of prayer in the Church ?
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F687 ¶2

Show details for 35. Are promiscuous public prayers authorized?35. Are promiscuous public prayers authorized?
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R2023 Article: ARE PUBLIC PRAYERS AUTHORIZED?

Show details for 36. What is the necessity for prayer in opening and closing meetings for the study of the Word of God?36. What is the necessity for prayer in opening and closing meetings for the study of the Word of God?
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F688 ¶1

Show details for 37. What are some good suggestions respecting prayer and testimony meetings?37. What are some good suggestions respecting prayer and testimony meetings?
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F314 ¶5; F319 ¶1 to 322

Show details for 38. Is it proper to pray for baptisms of the Holy Spirit?38. Is it proper to pray for baptisms of the Holy Spirit?
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E211 ¶1 to 216; F445 ¶1

Show details for 39. May the consecrated pray for physical healing ?39. May the consecrated pray for physical healing ?
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R2837 col. 2 ¶4 to 2838 col. 1 ¶3; F636 ¶1 and 637 ¶1; F644 ¶1 to 654; R2006 Subheads: THE PRAYERS OF CHRIST UNSELFISH and APOSTOLIC GIFTS USED UNSELFISHLY ; R3588 col. 2 ¶1- 4; R3668 col. 1 ¶5, 6

Show details for 40. What is our privilege with respect to the healing of soul- sickness ?40. What is our privilege with respect to the healing of soul- sickness ?
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Ps 103:2- 5; F145 to 149 ¶2

Show details for 41. How should we regard modern faith- healing, miracles, etc.?41. How should we regard modern faith- healing, miracles, etc.?
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F638 ¶2 to 641 ¶1

Show details for 42. How do we explain Jas. 5:14- 16?42. How do we explain Jas. 5:14- 16?
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R2008 col. 1 ¶7, 2009 col. 2 ¶1; F637 ¶2 and 638 ¶1

Show details for 43. What lessons should we learn from our Lord’s example in prayer?43. What lessons should we learn from our Lord’s example in prayer?
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R2649 col. 1 ¶6 and col. 2 ¶4; R3551 col. 1 ¶2

Show details for 44. What was the nature of our Lord’s petition in Joh 17:15- 26?44. What was the nature of our Lord’s petition in Joh 17:15- 26?
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R3551 col. 1 ¶4 to end

Show details for 45. What is the import of ‘the model prayer’ our Lord taught his disciples?45. What is the import of ‘the model prayer’ our Lord taught his disciples?
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Mt 6:9- 13; R2005 202005; R3351 col. 2 ¶4 to 3353 col. 2 ¶3;

Show details for 46. What should be the special nature of our petitions?46. What should be the special nature of our petitions?
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R3306 col. 1 ¶8, 9; F685 ¶1 to 686 ¶1; E222 ¶2 to 224 ¶1

Show details for 47. Why must we watch as well as pray?47. Why must we watch as well as pray?
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R2775 Subhead: WATCH AND PRAY LEST YE ENTER INTO TEMPTATION

Show details for 48. What is meant by ‘the spirit of prayer’?48. What is meant by ‘the spirit of prayer’?
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R2775 col. 2 ¶2 next to last sentence: ‘We are to have the spirit of prayer ... ‘

Show details for 49. How do we understand that ‘the spirit maketh intercession for us,’ etc.?49. How do we understand that ‘the spirit maketh intercession for us,’ etc.?
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Ro 8:26, 27; E287 to 290 ¶3

Show details for 50. What has been suggested as a probable and special occasion for prayer in the Millennial Age ?50. What has been suggested as a probable and special occasion for prayer in the Millennial Age ?
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D640 ¶2 and 641; F701 ¶2


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