Grill Talk: The Meat of Prayer

The Meat of Prayer

Grill Talk – How to Feed Yourself

February 4, 2024

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Hebrews 5:12-6:1 NLT

There comes a point in life where you decide to grow up, and the same goes for your spiritual life.

Prayer Milk: The of prayer

There’s no magic formula to prayer, but there is a guide.

Luke 11:2-4 NLT

Hebrews 6:1 NLT

Prayer Meat: The

Mark 14:35-36 NLT

James 4:3 NLT

John 14:13 NLT

When your dies, your prayers get .

Acts 4:29 NLT

Acts 4:31 NLT

Are you it safe?

Discussion Questions:

1. Read 1 Corinthians 3:1–2 and Hebrews 5:12–6:1. How does this example of milk and solid food help explain the growth or lack of growth of a Christian?
2. What are some “milk” items of the Christian faith? Why are they considered basic?
3. What are some “meat” items of the Christian faith? Why are they considered more mature?
4. How did you learn to pray? What influences did you have?
5. What do you observe in other people’s prayers? What words or phrases do they use? What are the dominant topics in their prayers? What about your prayers?
6. How are prayers sometimes like telling a Genie in a Bottle or Santa Clause for something? Why is this unbiblical?
7. What are some examples of safe and bold prayers? Which kind are your prayers most of the time?
8. How does the dying of your will take your prayer life to the next level? How does crucifying your will turn your safe prayers into bold prayers?