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CENTRAL THOUGHTPrayers must conform with the word of God, as led by the Holy Spirit. TEXT: JAMES 4:3; LUKE 9:51-56; MATT. 6:5-13 INTRODUCTION:Prayer as we all know it is a veritable mode of communication between us believers and our Heavenly Father. Christ emphasized the need for and importance of prayer “that men ought always to pray and not faint” (Luke 18:1b).Therefore, for every Christian, prayer is indispensable. However, prayer has become one Christian practice that has been misused and abused by many in recent times. Many people in a bid to receive “quick answers” to their prayers have been led into error. Some so-called prayer leaders have devised many teachings and doctrines on prayer which are contrary to the Word of God. Some of these have led to unwholesome practices that tend towards occultism and fetish. It must be emphasized that any form of prayer outside that as was taught by Jesus Christ is unacceptable by God and can never attract His attention. LESSON OBJECTIVES To explain what Christ cautioned against as Christians pray; Highlight and discuss what time of the days were prayers made by people in the Scriptures; Identify where each of these prayers took place; and Explain some prayer practices, including how scriptural they are. BIBLE...

CENTRAL THOUGHTTo doubt and deny the word of God will result in disobedience. TEXT: NUM. 13:1-33 INTRODUCTION:At the very borders of the Promised Land, Moses had to send out twelve spies to search out the land and bring possible evidence of the fruitfulness of the place to camp. The reaction to their report brought much distress in the camp of God’s people. Some even resolved to elect another group of leaders who would take them back to slavery in Egypt. By their report, the people who were already in sight of the promised land had to wander for many more years in the desert as punishment from God.The spies were trusted leaders elected from all the tribes. However, it backfired when ten of the twelve gave an evil report of the Land. Their report confirmed that the land was indeed good but went on to arrogate much strength to the enemy and great cowardice and fear came upon God’s people. No reference was made to their experiences with God right from Egypt. This was their undoing and great error.This study will examine the mission, the reports of the spies, and the lessons it holds for us today. LESSON OBJECTIVES Explain the mission to spy on the Promised Land. Examine...