Discussion Notes (for use in a small group or individual study)
Sermon: Prayer That Sustains Revival

Questions:
1. Opening questions: What’s something in your life that required persistent effort before you saw results? How did that process shape you?
2. The sermon was based on 1 Kings 18:38-46 and explored the vital role that ongoing prayer plays in revival. What do you remember about each of the main points? What stood out to you?
3. Why does God connect powerful prayer with righteous living?
a. Read: James 5:16; Psalm 24:3–4; 1 John 1:9
b. How would you describe the link between a clean heart and effective prayer?
c. Can a person be passionate in prayer but powerless because of unresolved sin?
d. What does it mean to be “righteous” in God’s eyes — and how does that empower our prayers?
4. What does it mean to be led by the Spirit in prayer?
a. Read: 1 Kings 18:41; Romans 8:26–27; Jude 20; John 16:13
b. Elijah said he “heard the sound of a heavy rain” before it appeared — what does that suggest about praying in alignment with God’s will?
c. Have you ever had a moment where you felt the Holy Spirit guide what or how to pray?
d. What habits or heart postures help us hear the Spirit’s prompting more clearly?
5. Why does posture matter in prayer?
a. Read: 1 Kings 18:42; Luke 22:41–44; Philippians 2:10–11
b. What does Elijah’s bowed posture tell us about his approach to God?
c. How can our outward or inward posture reflect humility, submission, or fervency in prayer?
d. Do you think our physical posture during prayer affects how we pray or how we listen?
6. What does it look like to be persistent in faith-filled prayer?
a. Read: 1 Kings 18:43–44; Luke 18:1–8; Galatians 6:9
b. Elijah prayed seven times before even a small cloud appeared. What might have happened if he stopped at the sixth time?
c. Why does God often delay answers to prayer — and how can we avoid giving up?
d. How does faith help us continue praying when circumstances don’t change immediately?
7. Revival isn’t sustained by a moment of passion but by a lifestyle of prayer. What changes would you need to make in your prayer life to become someone who prays like Elijah — with righteousness, spiritual sensitivity, humility, and persistence?
8. Prompt for Prayer
a. Begin by thanking God that, through Jesus, we are counted righteous and can approach the throne with confidence.
b. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead your prayers this week — to give you the words, the burden, and the perseverance.
c. Pray for personal and corporate revival — not just moments of fire, but seasons of rain.
d. Ask for deeper passion and persistence in your prayer life.