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2008-12-21 – David Watson – New Year’s Resolutions 2009

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New Year’s Resolutions 2009

By David Watson

Benchley, December 21, 2008

• Pray every day.
  • The Bible says we ought to pray.? Philippians 4:6; Romans 12:12; I Thessalonians 5:17
  • The Bible shows us what to pray for.? John 17:9; 17:21; I Timothy 2:1-2
  • The Bible tells us how NOT to pray.? Matthew 6:5
  • The Bible tells us how TO pray.? I Peter 3:7,12; Luke 18:1-14; I John 3:21-22; 5:14-15; James 1:5-8
  • Several things encourage us in prayer.? Romans 8:26; James 5:13-18; Colossians 4:12
  • How can we make sure to pray everyday?
• Read the Bible every week.
  • Why should we read the Bible on a regular basis?
    • I Timothy 4:13?- Because it pleases God.
    • Because it is God’s sole revelation of truth.? Psalms 119:105; Jude 3
    • Because we can understand it and learn from it.? Ephesians 3:4; Luke 10:26; Matthew 24:15; II Peter 3:16
    • Because it takes our minds off of other things.? Psalms 119:11
  • What are some helpful tips?
    • Use a plan (http://bibleclassmaterial.com)
    • Use an accurate, readable translation.
      • KJV, NKJV, NSB, ESV
    • Use an audio Bible.
• Invite one person per event.
  • Why would we want to have such a goal?
    • Because souls have great, eternal value.
    • Because God told us to.