The Bible is full of wonderful, meaningful, illustrative, enlightening lists. Here are just a few examples (and look in this blog’s Holy Lists category for more!):

–          Ten commandments (Deuteronomy 5.6-21)

–          Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5.22-23)

–          Churches that got letter in Revelation (Revelation 2-3)

–          Things to think about in Philippians (Philippians 4.8-9)

–          Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12.1-11; Romans 12.3-8)

–          Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)

–          Beatitudes (Matthew 5.3-11)

–          Characteristics of godly wisdom (James 3.17-18)

–          Armor of God (Ephesians 6.10-20)

–          Paul’s servant characteristics (2 Corinthians 11.22-29)

 

The prayer activity:

1.Have each person or small group pick a list, write it out, and answer the following:

-What does the list cover / what is the background?

-Why is the list worth knowing?

-Which item(s) stand out to you today?

-How does the list help you pray?

 

2.When done, each person/group should be ready to

-Tell their answers

-Use the list when praying