This is the first week of our study of “Prayer, Does It Make Any Difference?” by Phillip Yancey. If you still don’t have a copy of the book, you can order one by clicking on the icon on the left panel.
Last week we introduced this study and distributed the books that were ordered. This coming Sunday we will discuss the first two chapters. As noted previously, we will follow an ABC pattern to try to get at the heart of each chapter in our preparation for discussion.
A. A verse to memorize (or meditate on): Luke 9:24
- Did this chapter whet your appetite for the rest of the book or leave you less interested?
- What is your response to the last paragraph of the chapter (on page 17)?
“If prayer stands as the place where God and human beings meet, then I must learn about prayer. Most of my struggles in the Christian life circle around the same two themes: why doesn’t God act the way we want God to, and why don’t I act the way God wants me to. Prayer is the precise point where those themes converge.” - One of the best features of Yancey’s book is his honesty. He admits that his consistency in prayer and his level of satisfaction both fall short. How would you describe your own experience with prayer?
- Your Questions and Comments:
Chapter 2: View From Above
A. A verse to memorize: Psalm 46:10
B. Book & Bible Study: We saw in chapter one that “prayer stands as the place where God and human beings meet”. This chapter shows the different perspectives of the two parties who are meeting.
- Recall your own experience on a mountain (or a tall building). How did you feel looking up from below versus looking down from above?
- Picture rivulets of melting snow joining together to form a rushing stream . How can this help you see the flow of God’s love and grace?
If you want water, how does the “view from above” help you find it? - Meditate on Psalm 46:10. Describe in your own words the two parts of that sentence that are separated by the word “and”.
Your Questions and Comments:
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