Prayer
What is prayer?
Communication with God (talking with God/Depending on God/relationship with God)
What are exploits?
Exploits are great things done for God.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The holy spirit is a person. He is God. The Holy Spirit is our Helper.
Finish: “The joy of the Lord is…”
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
When should we pray?
We should pray anytime—morning, night, or whenever we need God or want to talk with Him. We are always to pray.
Why do we pray?
We pray to talk to God, thank Him, ask for help, and build a relationship with Him.
What does it mean to know God?
Knowing God means having a relationship with Him; you read His word, spend time in prayer, and have faith in Him. You know His character and His will and ways. You learn to depend on him not just in good times.
State three things the Holy Spirit does.
The Holy Spirit guides us, teaches us, helps us make good choices, and gives us strength.
What does John 3:16 teach us?
John 3:16 teaches that God loves us and sent Jesus to save us.
What should you do when afraid?
When afraid, we should pray, trust God, and remember His promises. He said, 'Do not be afraid because I am with you always.' He said he did not give us a spirit of fear but of love, power and a sound mind.
How is prayer more than asking for things?
Prayer is more than asking for things because it includes listening to God, thanking Him, and spending time with Him.
Why does knowing God help us do great things?
Knowing God helps us trust Him, and when we trust Him, we have confidence to do great things.
Name three Fruit of the Spirit and explain them.
Joy – being happy in God even when things are hard
Love – being kind to others
Peace – staying calm
Any three with a correct explanation is accepted
Explain Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah 8:10 means God’s joy gives us strength even when we feel weak or sad.
How can you show God’s joy at school/home?
Show joy by being thankful, kind, and positive even when things are not perfect.
What happens if we stop praying regularly?
If we stop praying, we become spiritually weak, disconnected from God, and more likely to make wrong choices or do wrong things.
What is the difference between knowing about God and knowing Him?
Knowing about God = facts (Bible stories, information).
Knowing God = relationship (prayer, obedience, trust).
Give at least two ways the Holy Spirit helps you make good choices.
The Holy Spirit helps us make good choices by guiding our thoughts, reminding us of God’s Word, and warning us when something is wrong.
How do Daniel 11:32 and Acts 1:8 connect?
Daniel 11:32 → Knowing God leads to action (exploits)
Acts 1:8 → The Holy Spirit gives power
👉 Together: Knowing God + Holy Spirit = power to act boldly
Someone is unkind to you—how should you respond, and which scripture tells you how to?
If someone is unkind:
Proverbs 14 says a soft answer turns away wrath.
Some persons pray as a habit, but for others it is a relationship. What is the difference, and what should we as Christians aim for?
Prayer as a habit = something we do regularly out of routine.
Prayer as a relationship = talking to God personally, honestly, and consistently.
God wants relationship, not just routine.
Why do some people know God but still struggle to act boldly?
Some people know God but struggle to act boldly because of fear, lack of faith, or not trusting God fully.
How does the Fruit of the Spirit show the Holy Spirit is working?
The Fruit of the Spirit shows the Holy Spirit is working in us because our behaviour changes—we become more loving, patient, kind, and self-controlled.
How do Prayer, Knowing God, and the Holy Spirit help a believer live a life of great exploits and great joy?
Prayer helps us build a relationship with God.
When we know God, we trust Him and become confident.
The Holy Spirit gives us power, guidance, and strength to act.
Because of this, we can do great things for God and live with joy, even in difficult times.
You have a chance to do something great for God—what steps will you take?
Steps to do something great for God: