This universally compelling study appeals to men and women who want to better understand and practice prayer, particularly leaders and members of Bible study groups, Sunday school classes, and small groups, as well as individuals interested in personal study.
Can You Know for Certain God Hears Your Prayers?
Do you sometimes wonder if God hears–let alone answers–your prayers? Do you ask yourself, What’s the point of praying? Do you long to experience the power of prayer in your daily life? Find the keys to an effective prayer life in this compelling study that explores both God’s expectations of you and His promises to you when it comes to prayer. Through a detailed examination of the Lord’s Prayer and other examples of prayer throughout the Bible, you’ll discover a model for talking with God. You’ll also learn key principles of prayer and gain a deeper understanding of how prayer can draw you closer to His heart.
Kay Arthur was executive vice president and cofounder of Precept Ministries International. Known around the world as a Bible teacher, author, conference speaker, and host of national radio and television programs, she wrote more than 120 books and inductive Bible study courses, with a total of over five million books in print. Kay and her husband, Jack, founded Precept Ministries in 1970 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Started as a fledgling ministry for teens, Precept today is a worldwide outreach that establishes children, teens, and adults in God’s Word, so that they can discover the Bible’s truths for themselves. Kay Arthur passed away in 2025.
David Lawson is the author of Planting and Growing Strong Churches. He is a coauthor of the New Inductive Study Series (NISS) and 40-Minute Bible Studies and is also a featured speaker at PMI conferences and on Precept Upon Precept videos. David is a former Atlanta police officer and pastor. After nine years in the pastorate, he joined the Precept Ministries International full-time in 1997 as director of student ministries and as a staff teacher/trainer.
BJ Lawson has coauthored many of the 40-Minute Bible Studies. She is a featured speaker at Precept Women's Conferences. BJ joined the Precept Ministries International staff full-time in 1997 as director of student ministries and as a staff teacher/trainer.