52 Prayers from the Bible

A Prayer for the Church (Part 1)

⁴ I always thank my God for you because of God's grace given to you in Christ Jesus, ⁵ that by Him you were made rich in everything--in all speaking and all knowledge -- ⁶ as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, ⁷ so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁸ He will also confirm you to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁹ God is faithful; by Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)

1. What does Paul pray for this Church?
2. Would he have any reason to not be thankful for these folks?
3. On what does he base his confidence?
4. What does it mean “you were called?”
5. How do you generally pray for the church?
6. How can this prayer inform our prayers today?

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