Prayer Course 101
Fall 2022 (On Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm Sept 12-Nov 7)
This course will provide biblical and experiential teaching on prayer by a variety of instructors. Together, we will unpack Scripture to form a theology on prayer; offer an active, dialogic learning environment; discovering what prayer is, Who created it, and why. Outcomes will be:
- Biblical understanding of our identity in Christ and His desire to be with you.
- Greater enjoyment and practice of prayer—relating to and enjoying God.
- Personal spiritual growth.
Required Materials
ESV translation of the Bible.
Course Schedule - Course Syllabus
Week 1 (click to see more content)
Instructor: Dr. Brenda Martin
Topic: Who Created Prayer & Why
Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-2:24
Pre-work Assignment: Week 1 Pre-work
Lecture Notes:
Additional Notes:
1. The Spirit of wisdom
2. The Spirit of the Lord
3. The Spirit of understanding
4. The Spirit of counsel
5. The Spirit of power
6. The Spirit of knowledge
7. The Spirit of the fear of the Lord
Week 2
Instructor: Son To
Topic: Christ, my Identity & Life Giving Prayer
Scriptures: John 3:1-15, Galatians 2:20, Luke 15:11-32
Pre-work Assignment: Week 2 Pre-work
Lecture Notes: CHRIST, MY IDENTITY & LIFE-GIVING PRAYER
Week 3
Instructor: Kimberly Dybeck
Topic: The Lord's Prayer
Scriptures: Matthew 5:9-13
Pre-work Assignment: Week 3 Pre-work
Handouts:
Week 4
Instructor: Dr. Scott Stripling
Topic: Praying Scripture
Scriptures: Romans 1:8–15; Ephesians 1:15–23; Philippians 1:3–11
Pre-work Assignment: Week 4 Pre-work
Handouts: Praying Scriptures About Myself
Week 5
Instructor: Stephanie Leggett
Topic: Listening Prayer & SOAP Journal
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 14:1-3
Pre-work Assignment: Watch (or listen) to this 40 min. podcast: "Max Lucado: The Church Needs the Holy Spirit, Not Another Program or Trend"
Lecture Notes: Listening Prayer
Week 6
Instructor: Alesha Garvin
Topic: Intercessory Prayer
Scriptures: Luke 18:1-8; Romans 8:15-16
Pre-work Assignment: Week 6 Pre-work
Week 7
Instructor: Tyler Moffett
Topic: Corporate Prayer
Scriptures: Acts 2:42-47, 4:23-31; 2 Chron. 7:14
Pre-work Assignment: Week 7 Pre-work
Week 8
Instructor: Jeff Dietz
Topic: Spiritual Warfare
Scriptures: Deut. 3:21-22; Ephesians 6:18
Pre-work Assignment: Week 8 Pre-work and 5 pages of pre-read materials
Week 9
Instructor: Samantha Rude
Topic: Worship
Scriptures: Psalm 145, Luke 10:38-42, I Peter 2:5-10
Pre-work Assignment: