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Philippians 4:6-7

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

proseuche(προσεύχη)

aitema(ảίτημα)

deaesis(δεήσις)

eucharistia(εύχαριστία)

1. Proseuche (προσεύχη) = a general term for sacred prayer and petition.2. Deaesis (δεήσις) = the making of very specific requests of a superior.

3. Eucharistia (εύχαριστία) = the giving of thanks for past blessings with the distinction of asking for future ones.

4. Aitema (ảίτημα) = a single petition from human to God.

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1 Timothy 2:1-2

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

deaesis(δεήσις)

proseuche(προσεύχη)

eucharistia(εύχαριστία)

enteuxis(έντεύξις)

1. Proseuche (προσεύχη) = a general term for sacred prayer and petition.2. Deaesis (δεήσις) = the making of very specific requests of a superior.

3. Eucharistia (εύχαριστία) = the giving of thanks for past blessings with the distinction of asking for future ones.

4. Aitema (ảίτημα) = a single petition from human to God.

5. Enteuxis (έντεύξις) = to boldly petition, “to fall in with someone”, to plead on their behalf, to be interviewed about someone.

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James 5:14-16

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

proseuche(προσεύχη)

euche(εύχη)

deaesis(δεήσις)

1. Proseuche (προσεύχη) = a general term for sacred prayer and petition.2. Deaesis (δεήσις) = the making of very specific requests of a superior.

3. Eucharistia (εύχαριστία) = the giving of thanks for past blessings with the distinction of asking for future ones.

4. Aitema (ảίτημα) = a single petition from human to God.

5. Enteuxis (έντεύξις) = to boldly petition, “to fall in with someone”, to plead on their behalf, to be interviewed about someone.6. Euche (εύχη) = an early form of “proseuche,” emphasizing a commitment to the request.

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Thanks Dan, but……

Word study in prayer:1. 1. PrayerPrayer – proseuche and euche - General truths that are crucial to praying effectively.

2. 2. RequestsRequests – deaesis and aitema – How to make specific requests that are both personal and of cosmic significance.3. 3. IntercessionIntercession – enteuxis – How to get serious with God about the needs and circumstances of others.

4. 4. ThanksgivingThanksgiving – eucharistia – How to keep the proper focus in prayer at all times.

Let’s practice!