Prayer
Sunday, January 18, 2026 lesson title “Prayer”, Background Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33; Exodus 32:31-32; Nehemiah 1:4-11; Daniel 6:10; Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 18:1-14; John 17:1-26; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 John 5:14-15. Printed Passages: Genesis 18:25-27, 30-32; Luke 18:9-14; 1 John 5:14-15. Devotional Reading: Psalm 141.
Keep in Mind: “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth him-self shall be exalted.” (Luke 18:14, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Contrast our boldness in prayer (e.g., Genesis 18 or 1 John) to our humility in prayer (e.g., the tax collector in Luke)., 2. Pray with the confidence that God hears their prayers. and 3. Balance boldness and humility in bringing the Gospel to their communities.
