Memory Verse - I John 5:14

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

Sam memory verse winner

Key Issue:

What does God require in order to answer prayer?

  • Repent and be humble - Kyler
  • Seek him - Sam
  • believe - Amar, Kyler, Sam
  • confess sins - Kyler, Sam
  • don't doubt - Sam
  • according to God's will - Sam

Give an example of a selfish prayer

  • pray for money - Sam
  • pray for death, for someone to die - Tyler
  • pray someone you hate will go to hell - Bryce
  • pray for power - Kyler
  • pray that a beautiful girl falls in love with you and does what you want - Amar
  • pray to not getting caught after sinning - Dave

Christian Defense

  • Not according to God's word - Kyler
  • Don't be selfish - Sam
  • Think ahead - Amar

Debate: Bryce (worldly) vs Tyler