Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will pray boldly.
Faith Verse
1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (NLT)
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.
Question of the Day: What are some bold prayers that you can pray?
Read about It
Read: Romans 8:34; Hebrews 4:16 (Want to read the entire Bible story? It’s in Mark 10:46–52.)
Have you ever noticed that it’s easier to talk to some people than others? Often, we find it easier to ask for big things from our family. But many of us would never even consider making the same request of a stranger. We can pray to God with boldness and confidence. We can ask Him to do big things because we know Him. The Bible says that God is close to those who follow Him. In our Bible story, Bartimaeus could ask boldly for healing because he knew that Jesus was near.
Bartimaeus was blind and he had never seen Jesus, but he had heard stories about Him. You also haven’t seen Jesus, but you may have heard stories about His miracles. You know that Jesus can heal. Jesus can always be reached when we pray. He is always listening and waiting for you to pray bold prayers. The Bible says that He is at the right hand of the Father—pleading for you! You can pray boldly with faith by praying confidently. Jesus is ready for you. You don’t have to be afraid to ask. Jesus loves for us to pray bold prayers!
Talk about It
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Question 1. How should we approach God’s throne? Answer 1. Boldy (Hebrews 4:16)
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| Question 2. What is a story you have heard about Jesus answering prayer?
Answer 2. Answers will vary.
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Question 3. What does Romans 8:34 say Jesus is doing for us now? Answer 3. He is pleading, or asking God, for us. (Romans 8:34)
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| Question 4. Why can we boldly approach God’s throne?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. What are some bold prayers you can pray?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You that You have made a way for us to ask for what we need. Thank You for Your mercy and grace. I’m so glad that I can always come to God’s throne with boldness. I know that You listen to my needs—both great and small. Jesus, I’m so grateful that I can bring everything to You. You love for me to ask. Thank You so much, Jesus! Amen.