Q42 – How should we read the Bible?

Q42: How is the Word of God to be read and heard? A: With diligence, preparation, and prayer; so that we accept it with faith, store it in our hearts, and practice it in our lives. (Crossway 2017) Scripture Reference  2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is breathed...

Q41 – What is the Lord’s Prayer?

Q41: What is the Lord’s Prayer? A: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into...

Q40 – What should we pray?

Q40: What should we pray? A: The whole Word of God directs and inspires us in what we should pray, including the prayer Jesus himself taught us.  (Crossway 2017) Scripture Reference  Ephesians 3:14-21 “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every...

Q39 – How should we pray?

Q39: With what attitude should we pray? A: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission to God’s will, knowing that, for the sake of Christ, he always hears our prayers.  (Crossway 2017) Scripture Reference  Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about...

Q38 – What is prayer?

Q: 38 What is prayer? A: Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving. (Crossway 2017) Scripture Reference Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. The...