Bible Study

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 20, 1909

Friday, 9:15 A. M.

In the absence of Elder S. N. Haskell, who had been appointed to give a Bible study at this hour, Elder E. W. Farnsworth conducted the service. The subject was prayer, and various texts were considered.

Luke 18:1-8: (a) Men ought always to pray and not become discouraged. Praying is the way to keep from discouragement.

(b) The importunity of the widow was emphasized. Luke 3:21; 4:1, 14, 22, 32: This experience came to Christ as a result of prayer. As a result of prayer he was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, and spoke “gracious words.”

Luke 9:28, 29: It was while he was praying that he was transfigured, and his countenance was changed. It is while we are praying that our hearts are changed.

Jesus continued all night in prayer to his Father. Elder Farnsworth raised the question as to what would probably happen if this whole delegation should give itself to prayer as Jesus did.

He urged strongly that we give ourselves to prayer, that we go in twos and threes to the groves about us, and continue in prayer till we see in our midst the working of the Holy Spirit in special power.