Effective Prayer Part 9
Ask the Father in Jesus’ Name
Sunday, June 21, 2020
I. Effective Prayer
A.Ask the Father in Jesus’ Name
1.(John 14:6, 12-14; 15:16; 16:23-27; Mark 16:15-18)
a.What does asking or commanding in Jesus’ name mean?
#1We only have access to the Father through Jesus.
#2The power of attorney: the authority act and speak on behalf of another.
~When I pray to my heavenly Father in Jesus’ name, I’m praying as an authorized representative of the Lord standing in His righteousness, holiness, power etc. and on His behalf.
~Ex: “I come in the name of the king!” “Stop! In the name of the law!”
2.The Acts of the Apostles:
a.(Acts 3:1-7) “…In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk…”
~ (Acts 3:11-16) the key is knowing Jesus
~(John 17:3) knowing Jesus
~ (2 Pet. 1:2-4 NLT) knowledge of Jesus
~ (Col. 3:17) do everything in the name of Jesus
– Water baptism: the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit = Jesus
b.(Acts 4:5-12) “…whom you crucified…”
c.(Acts 19:11-16 NLT) Seven sons of Sceva
[Pastor Lee Stokes]