THE HIGH-STAKES CONTEST

•    surprising news about friends’ marriage
•    fight the good fight: military campaign with faith-armour
•    doctrinal decay led to spiritual shipwreck

YOU WANT ME TO PRAY FOR *T*H*A*T* PERSON?!!

•    leaders’ foibles exposed in media scrutiny
•    pray for kings & those in authority - even wicked Emperor Nero
•    prayer makes things happen – even medically

A GOD LIKE NO OTHER

•    hears: so, pray, even when falling short
•    can be pleased: not out with a vendetta, but rewarding faith / seekers
•    yearns for us to be saved and know Him - doesn’t want any to perish
•    intervenes by Jesus’ becoming a “middle man” / mediator
•    gives Himself as our ransom

THE GOOD LIFE - REDEFINED

•    not measured by houses or new cars
•    prayer / worship - public and private
•    come to a full knowledge of Biblical truth: teaching, small groups
•    holy hands: godliness, dignity, reverence, respect; exemplary conduct
•    peaceful & quiet lives: not angry, arguing but humble, gentle
•    finding purpose in life through honest prayer and obedience