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Praying

1.

Read v. 2. What does it mean to “devote” oneself to prayer? (1Th 5:17; Luke 18:1-8) Why is it necessary for one to be “watchful” and “thankful” in prayer (Matthew 26:41, Luke 21:36; 1Th 5:18, James 1:17)?

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Proclaiming the Word

2.

Read vs. 3-4 and consider the following prayer topics:

God may open a door for our message;

that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ; and

Pray that I may proclaim it clearly.

What do they have in common? Why are these prayers needed?

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Witnessing

3.

Read vs. 5-6. What can we learn from the following statements in witnessing to the lost:

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;

make the most of every opportunity; and

let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone?