Prayers (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What is prayer?
What is prayer?
Communication with God
Three purposes of prayer
Three purposes of prayer
Gratitude/praise, forgiveness, assistance/guidance
Informal prayer is like
Informal prayer is like
Personal conversation with God, like with a friend
Two methods of praying
Two methods of praying
Aloud or silently
What is the Lord's Prayer?
What is the Lord's Prayer?
Traditional, structured form of Christian prayer
Where can Christians pray?
Where can Christians pray?
Privately at home, in groups, or at church services
Prayer's role in relationship with God
Prayer's role in relationship with God
Develops intimate, ongoing relationship with Creator
What did Jesus teach about prayer?
What did Jesus teach about prayer?
Emphasised its vital importance in Christian life
Mark 11:24 key emphasis
Mark 11:24 key emphasis
Importance of faith when approaching God in prayer
1 John 5:14-15 teaching
1 John 5:14-15 teaching
God listens to all prayers; align with His will
Matthew 6:6 teaching
Matthew 6:6 teaching
Value of private, personal prayer away from public display
How answered prayers strengthen belief
How answered prayers strengthen belief
Personal evidence that God is real and responding
Why are prayers not always answered as expected?
Why are prayers not always answered as expected?
God has greater wisdom about what is truly best
God's mysterious nature means
God's mysterious nature means
Can't fully comprehend God's plans or timing