The Potency of Prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-6)

The Potency of Prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-6)

Collin Leong. July 25, 2015

Study Date:  24 July 2015

Facilitator: Tony Tan

Scripture Reference: 1Tim 2:1-6

Synopsis

1)    Primacy & Power – “First of all” (priority of life)

The potency of prayer hath subdued the strength of fire; it had bridled the rage of lions, hushed the anarchy to rest, extinguished wars, appeased the elements, expelled demons, burst the chains of death, expanded the gates of heaven, assuaged diseases, repelled frauds, rescued cities from destruction, stayed the sun in its course, and arrested the progress of the thunderbolt. Prayer is an all-efficient panoply, a treasure undiminished, a mine which is never exhausted, a sky unobscured by clouds, a heaven unruffled by the storm. It is the root, the fountain, the mother of a thousand blessings. -- Chrysostom

The prayers of holy men appease God's wrath, drive away temptations, resist and overcome the devil, procure the ministry and service of angels, rescind the decrees of God. Prayer cures sickness and obtains pardon; it arrests the sun in its course and stays the wheels of the chariot of the moon; it rules over all gods and opens and shuts the storehouses of rain, it unlocks the cabinet of the womb and quenches the violence of fire; it stops the mouths of lions and reconciles our suffering and weak faculties with the violence of torment and violence of persecution; it pleases God and supplies all our need. -- Jeremy Taylor

2)    Plurality – Multi-dimensional

• Prayers (public, together)
• Supplications (requests, deep desire)
• Intercessions (intimate conversation, bold petition for others)
• Thanksgiving

3)    Practicality – Impact our very lives & relationship with God

•  For kings & those in high positions – so that life would be peaceful, quite, tranquil, no disturbance
• Good & pleasing to God

4)    Privilege – Possible for man to approach Almighty All-Holy God

• One Mediator – Christ to paid the high price