The Cincinnati Church

Concerning Prayer

I. Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A. Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B. Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C. Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.