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4ws – Pray With Humility (GoViral Edition)
From the series "Unleash God’s Power, Pray!".
Welcome
“When was the last time you encountered a humble person? How did their humility affect you?”
Give everyone a turn to answer before moving on.
Worship
Sing together, then read the passage and pray before the discussion.
- All Because (Free)
- Everlasting God
- Amazing Grace / My Chains are Gone
- More like Jesus
Word
LUKE 18:9-14
9 And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.’ 13 But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, ‘God, be [f]merciful to me, the sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Point it out
- 01INTRO
- 02Philippians 2:12-13
- 03I. THE POISON OF PRIDE
- 04Luke 18:9-12, James 4:1-3, Isaiah 14:12-14
- 05II. THE POSTURE OF HUMILITY
- 06Luke 18:13, 1 John 4:10, Mark 5:25-28, 33-34, 1 Kings 3:7-13
- 07III. THE POWER OF GRACE
- 08Luke 18:14, James 4:6, 10
Paraphrase it
Restate the verse in your own words.
Talk about it
- What did you like about these verses?
- What did you learn about God?
- What did you learn about People?
- What did you learn about praying with humility?
- What did you learn about following Jesus?
Works
Apply it
Based on this lesson on “Unleash God’s Power: Pray With Humility”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.
- Simple
- Measurable
- Appropriate
- Realistic
- Time-bound
“I Will _____________________________”
Share it
Who will you share these truths to this week?
Weekly Prayer Points
Thanksgiving
- Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.
Country and the World
- Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.
- God’s help and comfort, salvation for Israel, wisdom for their leaders in government, military and their soldiers as they defend themselves against terrorists’ attacks. PRAISE GOD for the release of hostages so far! Continue to pray for the release of the remaining ones.
- War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented; conflict in African, East Asian and Middle East countries to stop. Pray for Christians from different countries who have been persecuted, attacked and killed in recent weeks.
Church
- CCFers would honor and love God and make disciples.
- Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).
- Ministries and churches expansion worldwide.
CCF Facilities
- Worship and Training Center
- Prayer Mountain
Personal Concerns
- Deeper intimate relationship with God.
- Righteous living.
- Salvation of family and friends.
Memory verse
JAMES 4:6,10
6 But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.