July 21
Lesson 8
FASTING AND PRAYING
DEVOTIONAL READING: 2 Chronicles 7:12–18
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Ezra 7:1–8:23
KEY VERSE
So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.—Ezra 8:23
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. Preparing for a Journey
B. Lesson Background
I. Mission Overview (EZRA 7:6–10)
A. Ezra’s Qualifications (v. 6a)
B. Ezra’s Request (v. 6b)
C. Ezra’s Traveling Companions (v. 7a)
D. Ezra’s Trip (vv. 7b–9)
E. Ezra’s Dedication (v. 10)
Know, Do, Teach
II. Mission Preparation (EZRA 8:21–23)
A. Gathering and Fasting (v. 21)
Seeking His Guidance
B. King and God (v. 22)
C. Prayer and Answer (v. 23)
Conclusion
A. Preparing for Your Ministries
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood, eds., The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, vol. 19 (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012) 402.
Lesson 8
FASTING AND PRAYING
DEVOTIONAL READING: 2 Chronicles 7:12–18
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Ezra 7:1–8:23
KEY VERSE
So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.—Ezra 8:23
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. Preparing for a Journey
B. Lesson Background
I. Mission Overview (EZRA 7:6–10)
A. Ezra’s Qualifications (v. 6a)
B. Ezra’s Request (v. 6b)
C. Ezra’s Traveling Companions (v. 7a)
D. Ezra’s Trip (vv. 7b–9)
E. Ezra’s Dedication (v. 10)
Know, Do, Teach
II. Mission Preparation (EZRA 8:21–23)
A. Gathering and Fasting (v. 21)
Seeking His Guidance
B. King and God (v. 22)
C. Prayer and Answer (v. 23)
Conclusion
A. Preparing for Your Ministries
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood, eds., The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, vol. 19 (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012) 402.
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