edited by Ro Willoughby
Book Excerpt
SEASON 1, WEEK 4: DAY 5
Using Jesus' name
WHY IS IT A PRIVILEGE TO USE JESUS' NAME? This study looks at several examples and will enrich your understanding and worship of him.
John 14--16 is Jesus' farewell discourse to his disciples. In it he promises them help for the future, showing the power available in his name.
1. Pick out the purpose and consequences of the disciples' asking the Father in Jesus' name.
2. What does it mean to ask in Jesus' name? (If you are stuck, look up 'name' in a Bible dictionary.) What does this teach you about your praying?
Peter and John were put in jail after healing a lame man in the name of Jesus (Acts 3).
3. Note the occasions Luke uses 'name' (3:16, 4:7, 10, 12, 17).
4. Why and how did Peter and John use the opportunity to proclaim the name of Jesus? What opportunities have you day by day to tell of Jesus' name?
Turn the thoughts of this study into prayer, asking in Jesus' name that you may use his name properly, to his glory, day by day.
Back to Introduction
About the Book