Bible Study

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Full 2008 Programme

Bellevue Chapel
Bible Study
Sundays at 6.30pm

April 2008

Topic: Lord Teach us to Pray

The disciples had watched Jesus pray; they had seen the dependence on His Father that was evident in His prayers. They wanted to experience the power of prayer, so they went to Jesus with the request, "teach us to pray".

Christians know the importance of prayer and yet struggle with finding prayer a fulfilling experience, some perhaps no longer see prayer as a regular and vital part of Christian life. The author Richard Foster wrote "We believe prayer is something we should do, even something we want to do, but it seems as if a chasm stands between us and actually praying".
So our title is a prayer that we will learn how to pray and gain a deepening desire to pray.

This short series will explore the meaning and purpose of prayer, help us to understand the place of fasting in prayer and give us some practical help through the experience of others in developing our prayer life as individuals and as a fellowship.

6th Apr	The Boldness of Prayer. What does Jesus want us to understand about prayer, what form should our prayers take? How should we approach prayer? Fearfully? With doubt in our minds? Jesus says with boldness and confidence because the Father longs to answer. Luke Chapter 11 v 1-13	David Knowles
13th Apr	Praying with Paul The Apostle Paul has left us a rich heritage of his prayers. They serve as examples and encouragements for us in the how, what and why of prayer. We will also hear testimonies from some of Bellevue's prayers' on their experience.	Paul Graham
20th Apr	Prayer & Fasting Jesus practiced fasting and made it clear that he expected His followers to fast. What place should fasting have in my prayer life?	Paul Graham
27th Apr	Prayer from here on A review of what we have learned, and some practical suggestions for taking us forward and deepening and enriching our prayer life as a church and as individuals	George Campbell