The Battle Plan for Prayer by Stephen Kendrick & Alex Kendrick
Week 8: Chapter 7 — Praying the Word of God
Read Chapter 7 of The Battle Plan for Prayer. Key passages: Matthew 4:1–11; John 15:7; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 55:11.
Previewing Week 8 of The Battle Plan for Prayer
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One of the most powerful upgrades available to any prayer life is learning to pray Scripture back to God — this chapter shows us why God's Word and prayer belong inseparably together.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.The Kendricks argue that praying the Scriptures is one of the most effective forms of prayer because we can be confident we are praying in alignment with God's will. Have you ever prayed a Bible verse back to God? What was that experience like?
2.John 15:7 promises that if Christ's words abide in us, we can ask whatever we wish and it will be done. How does being saturated in God's Word shape the content of our prayers over time — what we ask for, how we ask, and what we expect?
3.The Kendricks reference Jesus' use of Scripture in the temptation account (Matthew 4). He did not argue with the devil — He quoted God's Word. How does this model apply to the prayer battles we face, particularly in intercession for others who are under spiritual attack?
a.What passages of Scripture have served as weapons for you in moments of spiritual struggle or intercession?
b.How does praying Scripture differ from simply reciting memorized verses?