REL 275 - Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon

The Power of Prayer

Read the following passages in the Book of Mormon before our class:

2 Nephi 32:8-9
 Alma 34:17-29
Enos 1-5 3 Nephi 19:5-36
 
Pres. Brigham YoungPraying in a group
 
Elder Dallin H. Oaks - The Language of Prayer
Elder David A. Bednar - Ask in Faith
 
Bro. Martins' Video: Oratory in Church Meetings (2020)
 
President Brigham Young
Praying in a Group
Journal of Discourses 3:53

There are times and places when all should vocally repeat the words spoken, but in our prayer meetings and in our family circles let every heart be united with the one who takes the lead by being mouth before the Lord, and let every person mentally repeat the prayers, and all unite in whatever is asked for, and the Lord will not withhold, but will give to such persons the things which they ask for and rightly need.


Questions for Review

1) What must one do before performing something unto the Lord? (2 Nephi 32:9)

2) How can a prayer become vain and hypocritical? (Alma 34:28)

3) What feelings do we communicate to the Lord when we use special language in our prayers? (Elder Dallin H. Oaks - The Language of Prayer)

4) How should our prayers be? (Elder Dallin H. Oaks - The Language of Prayer)

5) "As we gain experience as members of the Church ... we need to become more ...................  in all of our efforts, including our prayers." (Elder Dallin H. Oaks - The Language of Prayer)

6) According to Elder David Bednar, what does it mean to "ask in faith"? (Elder David A. Bednar - Ask in Faith)

7) "... meaningful prayer requires both holy ................... and consecrated ...................." (Elder David A. Bednar - Ask in Faith)

8) What does asking in faith require?  (Elder David A. Bednar - Ask in Faith)

9) In times of trial, our prayers must include a commitment to ... (Elder David A. Bednar - Ask in Faith)

10) What are two "fundamental elements of asking in faith in meaningful prayer"? (Elder David A. Bednar - Ask in Faith)

Be prepared to present your understanding about this topic to your classmates, and see if you have additional questions to ask me.  I'll be glad to answer them.
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