The Battle Plan for Prayer by Stephen Kendrick & Alex Kendrick
Week 2: Chapter 1 — The Purpose of Prayer
Read Chapter 1 of The Battle Plan for Prayer. Key passages: Matthew 6:9–13; John 17:3; Jeremiah 29:12–13.
Previewing Week 2 of The Battle Plan for Prayer
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The Kendricks begin at the beginning — not with technique, but with purpose. Before we can pray well, we need to understand what prayer is actually for.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.The Kendricks argue that the primary purpose of prayer is not to get things from God but to get God Himself — to grow in relationship and intimacy with Him. How does this reframe what you consider a 'successful' prayer time?
2.The authors draw on Jesus' model prayer in Matthew 6 to show that prayer begins with the Father's glory ('hallowed be Your name'), not with our requests. How often does your own prayer time begin with worship and adoration versus immediately moving to your list of needs?
3.Jesus defined eternal life as knowing the Father and the Son (John 17:3). How does this connect to prayer? In what ways is prayer an exercise in knowing God rather than merely accessing God's power?
a.Can you think of a time when a season of intense prayer left you knowing God better, not just receiving an answer?
b.How might viewing prayer as relationship rather than transaction change the way you approach it daily?