Bishop David O Books

Question 1

We are often deceived by certain religious beliefs and acts. Regarding prayer, what is one of them?

Answer 1

The use of many words

Question 2

What does it mean to “tarry” in the bible?

Answer 2

To intentionally wait for an expected event.

Question 3

What are synonyms of tarry?

Answer 3

To wait, to linger, and delay.

Question 4

What does Matthew 6:7-8 say about when ye pray?

Answer 4

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. -Matthew 6:7-8

Question 5

Effectual prayer is not in many words. Only what types of words grant you audience before God?

Answer 5

MEANINGFUL words

Question 6

How can you pray with accuracy and precision so that God can hear you?

Answer 6

God hears you when you pray with target words; words that are shot as arrows that cannot miss their targets.

Question 7

God welcomes you into his presence and is ready to intervene in your affairs when you come with what?

Answer 7

When you come with a: 1. Thankful heart 2. Attitude of worship

Question 8

What does bishop say is the first step in effectual communication if you want to get God’s attention?

Answer 8

The first step is to approach the throne of grace in worship.

Question 9

Who determines whether your prayer gets answered or not, and how is this possible?

Answer 9

You, not God, because: His side is settledHe is constant, man is the variableGod = Man =

Question 10

What does Psalm 100:2,4 say?

Answer 10

“Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence in singing. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” -Psalm 100:2,4

Question 11

What is the ultimate goal in prayer and why?

Answer 11

Provoking God’s presence is our ultimate goal in prayer. Because that is the best way to secure his intervention in your case.

Question 12

What does praise prove?

Answer 12

Praise is proof that you acknowledge his sovereignty in your personal affairs and that of the universe.

Question 13

When you view God as your helper, what does that do for you?

Answer 13

Grants you unlimited access into God’s presence, where communication flows with ease, and answers are guaranteed.

Question 14

What should your state of mind be when approaching the throne room of God in prayer and what is the analogy?

Answer 14

A relaxed state of mind: this is the “area code” of heaven, without which your call will never get through.

Question 15

Why is it important to be in a relaxed state of mind?

Answer 15

When you are in a relaxed state of mind, you are BOLD. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us come BOLDLY.”

Question 16

In the New Testament order, the sin offering represents what?

Answer 16

The renewing of your covenant position with God through consecration.

Question 17

What is the “stone” in Matthew 21:42?

Answer 17

THe “stone” is Jesus, and He is the Word of God.

Question 18

What does Matthew 21:42-44 say about the “stone?”

Answer 18

“And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken, but whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.” -Matthew 21:42-44

Question 19

Vain repetitions and idle words are the reason for what?

Answer 19

The reason many remain in prayers for many days, and still come out without results.

Question 20

Prayer is not just saying something, it is saying…?

Answer 20

…the right thing.

Question 21

What was Bishop O’s point about Elijah’s prayer in 1 Kings 18:36-37, and what was the result?

Answer 21

Elijah’s prayer was short, sharp, and straight to the point, and the result was instant answer!

Question 22

Personal thought: How should I prepare my prayers?

Answer 22

Write them out like a letter to God, a heartfelt message, aligned with His Truth from the Word. With this, you are justified before Him and are sure to have your prayers answered.

Question 23

When we pray, it is not about how loud we pray. What is it about?

Answer 23

How genuinely we call from “the deep” that matters.

Question 24

Bishop O suggests you must pray from the depth of your soul, as though, what?

Answer 24

…as though travailing for your only son.

Question 25

According to Bishop O, if you desire breakthroughs in your personal life, what is one of the fastest ways to achieving it?

Answer 25

To have a strong affection for God and His kingdom.

Question 26

What is it that determines the quality of response you enjoy from God?

Answer 26

How much you take pleasure in the affairs of the Kingdom. Take pleasure

Question 27

How does Bishop O suggest you should pray when interceding on Kingdom matters?

Answer 27

Let it be from the depth of your being, as if you are praying for your only child who is dying. Let it mean much more to you than your personal matters.

Question 28

What does the prayer strategy of intense prayer for Kingdom matters do?

Answer 28

Moves heaven to rain down favor on you, so much that you will not need to pray for most things before you get them.

Question 29

What does reprove mean?

Answer 29

To correct, to gently reprimand. Perhaps said to a pupil or young child.

Question 30

Prayer is not just reporting your case to God, but what is it, and what type of communication flow?

Answer 30

It is communicating with him. It should be a two-way communication flow.

Question 31

Instead of doing all of the talking, what when you pray, what should you do?

Answer 31

Give God a chance to speak in return, and pause to listen to what God has to say.

Question 32

When you ask a question and there doesn’t seem to be an immediate response, what should you begin to do?

Answer 32

You begin to worship and call God by his names. Then you ask again, “Lord, what are You saying?” And you are sure to get an answer.