Prayer is one of God's greatest gifts to humans, empowering them to do and be what He has designed. Beginning with Luke 11:1-13, this book examines what the New Testament says about this great gift. Working outward through the New Testament from this text in Luke, we discover just how God instructs his people to use this amazing privilege. Along the way we make some surprising discoveries.

• What attitudes should we have in approaching prayer?
What does prayer require of us?
How anxious is God to answer prayers?
What can we learn from the prayers of Jesus?
How does the Holy Spirit work in our prayers?
How should we pray for the sick?
Should we ask God to violate the free will of those for whom we pray?
How can the public prayers of the church be improved?

An ideal guide for a group study or Sunday school class. Discussion questions included.