Bible Prayer Study Course- Kenneth E. Hagin

As 2020 wound to a close, the Lord gave me specific words that marked the beginning of a new phase in my life. It was subtle but unmistakable. To understand the extent of what He was saying at the time, my friends and fiancé advised me to purchase a book titled “The Holy Spirit and His Gifts” and “He Gave Gifts to Men.” That was the start of an unending journey into the works, life, and experiences of a mighty man who knew God and loved Him.

As you may imagine, the Bible Prayer Course is exactly what the title says. I believe it to be some of the essential nuggets a Christian needs to fuel for praying culture. The book mixes personal experiences and biblical truths, and realities that we may often miss with this “fast life.” I suppose one truth that has stayed with me is God’s desire for us to interpret tongues. Here, check this out:

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. 1 Corinthians 14: 13

The verse is showing us how we should also desire to interpret when we speak in tongues. Using real-life experiences, Kenneth Hagin discussed extensively praying in the Spirit and interpretation, so it is indeed attainable. While this isn’t a trick or a feat that the Christian experiences immediately, it is something one can grow into and enjoy. In his perspective, He explained this as a personal kind of prophecy. 

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, exhortation, and comfort.1 Corinthians 14:3. 

Most chapters contain His experiences and even lessons gleaned from other men of God who had lived Biblical realities. Furthermore, something that stood out was the correct and traditional interpretation of Biblical words and contexts (in Jewish, Greek languages, and other translations). Read Perry Stone’s “Breaking the Jewish code” and Howard Carter’s “Questions and Answers on Spiritual Gifts” for more details. 

The robustness and expanse of knowledge in this book showed the author as a man who gave himself to studying and reading. Kenneth E. Hagin described the letters of Paul as letters written to New Testament Christian (people of this age). In his exposition of prayers in Paul’s perspective, he showed how some of Paul’s letters were Spirit orchestrated, hence their relevance in today’s Church.

Now, the Spirit speaketh expressly, that some shall depart from the faith in the latter times. 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Another point that stood out is how often we mix up our praying language. Our prayer is to God, in Jesus’ name. God is not doing anything that he has not already done for us from the beginning; after all, the scripture says, “according to as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” 2 Peter 1:3. So, God is the ultimate, and Christ does remind us in John 16:23-24 “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”

The book touches every part of our daily lives and how we will get results.

• Prayers for people in authority
• Prayers of supplication
• Prayers of agreement 
• Prayers of Faith 
• Praying the Will of God and much more. 

Several lines will stand out to you, so you may consider reading with a pencil, sticky notes, and your Bible. Remember, “tongues are the gateway into the supernatural,” and the more we pray in our special language, the less selfish we become in the place of prayer- Kenneth Hagin

I recommend reading- “On Faith by Smith Wigglesworth.”

“The HolySpirit and His gifts- Kenneth Hagin.”

“Ever Increasing Faith”- Smith Wigglesworth" 

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