explain why prayer is important to Christians

Question 1

when did Jesus pray?

Answer 1

• start of day before making important decision
• taught Disciples to trust in God
• the Lord’s prayer (formulaic)

Question 2

why did Jesus teach prayer?

Answer 2

• develop relationship with God
• help focus on faith
• “Hallowed be thy name” ppl want His holiness apart of them

Question 3

how do people pray?

Answer 3

• public or private
• unites all Christians to feel Holy Spirit
• when saying summary of the Gospel (Lord’s prayer)

Question 4

what types of prayer is there?

Answer 4

• CC identifies 5
• Blessing and adoration where ppl praise God for creating blessed humans

Question 5

why do people praise God?

Answer 5

• feel humbled in his presence and greatness
• gives chance to confess
• repent after reflecting on his omnibenevolence

Question 6

how do people praise God?

Answer 6

• express extempore prayer from the heart
• e.g bless God for being merciful
• start prayer with “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit”