E. Paul's prayer, 3:11-13

11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. direct: or, guide

12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all [men], even as we [do] toward you: 13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. saints: or, holy ones, or, angels

discussion questions

11A. Paul prayed that God would "direct" his way. We often pray for God to "guard, guide, and direct us." Are these proper requests to make in prayer?

11B. When God answers such a prayer, is this a miracle or providence? _______

12A. How can God help us to grow in love? _____

12B. What is the importance of the word "abound" in this verse? _____________

12C. Pay attention to WHOM this love should be directed.

A. One another. _____________________

[NOTE: See John 13:34; 1 Peter 1:22.]

B. All men.

[NOTE: See Galatians 6:10; 2 Peter 1:7.]

13A. Is it possible to be "unblamable in holiness"? __

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