The Christian’s Warfare: Warfare Prayer Pt. 1

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Outline

1. Constant

2. Sprit-Filled

3. Comprehensive

4. Watchful & Steady

5. Concerned for the Body

6. Warfare Prayer Illustrated

Study Questions

1. The book of Ephesians begins with us in the heavenlies, and ends with us on our knees in constant, fervent, dependent, watchful prayer.

   1. What does it mean to pray at all times?

   2. Why does Paul say, “prayers and supplications” instead of just “prayers?”

   3. For whom does Paul (say in this text) our prayers should be primarily concerned?

2. 6:18 includes 4 uses of the word all.

   1. Identify and explain each use of the word “all.”

   2. What do these uses tell us about the role of prayer in the life of a Christian?

   3. What point does this text get across concerning the primacy of prayer in spiritual warfare?

3. 6:18 says the power of our prayer is the dependence we have on the Holy Spirit, Who, among other things, brings to mind the reconciled relationship we have with God.

   1. What does it mean to pray in the Holy Spirit (see Rom 8:26-27)?

   2. How is praying “in the Spirit” connected to praying aware of our relationship with the Father (See Rom 15:15-17; Gal 4:5-7)?

   3. Is there a relationship between “praying in the Spirit” and “being filled with the Spirit?”

   4. Why is it safe to conclude that “praying in the Spirit” does not mean praying in tongues or praying led by some kind of subjective supernatural experience?

4. In 6:19-20, Paul urges the Ephesian church to pray for him.

   1. If you were a member of that church, how would the pattern set in 6:18 help you better pray for Paul?

   2. What do Paul’s circumstances, and what he asks for in prayer, say about his priorities?

   3. How can we better pray in a way that honors Christ and does not ignore real physical needs (see Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 6:9-15)?