Before Amen Bible Study Guide: The Power of a Simple Prayer

by Max Lucado

We all pray . . . some. We pray to stay sober, centered, or solvent. When the lump is deemed malignant. When the money runs out. When the marriage is falling apart. But wouldn’t we like to pray . . . more? Better? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency? In this four-session video-based study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author Max Lucado reveals his own struggles with prayer and how he discovered that it is not a privilege for the pious nor the art of a chosen few but a simple tool everyone has been given to have a conversation with God. He shows you how Join Max Lucado on a journey to the very heart of biblical prayer and the power unleashed with five simple " Father, you are good. I need help. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus' name, amen." This study guide includes leader helps, discussion questions, conversation starters, and between-session activities to enhance your understanding and application of Max's teaching. Sessions Designed for use with Before Amen Video Study 9780529123428 (sold separately).

Genres: Christian, Religion

96 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2014

About the author

With more than 150 million products in print and several NYT bestsellers, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author. He serves the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy. His most recent book published in August 2024 and is titled What Happens Next.

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Reviews

[Dorine · Rating 5 out of 5]

It only took our bible study class 3 months to get through this short study. LOL We love to chat and this study made us very gabby. We watched the DVD and worked our way through the study guide. I still need to finish the book that goes with it, so I'm leaving it on my "currently reading" list until it's done. I'll review it along with the guide a bit better at The Zest Quest and repost here.

Max Lucado is one of my favorite spiritual writers because he makes sense, utilizing simple, and effective methods to get his point across.

The best part of this study is that it takes away the fear of prayer and makes it so simple that you'll do it more often. I highly recommend this to anyone who struggles with making prayer more consistent in their lives.

[Rhonda Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good and helpful for digging in deeper to prayer!
It's funny because the great Max Lucado starts off calling himself a "prayer wimp!"
Which speaks to many of us, we just think we don't pray enough, or correctly, or with variety, and so on and so on!
I know too many Christians that are even afraid to pray out loud for people or in front of a group, (raising hand myself), so my small group took notes from this book and practiced praying!

I highly recommend it if you feel stale in your prayers or uncomfortable praying for people! It is a must we step out of our comfort zone and step in to action! We are called to be strong and courageous, and bold! To pray with and for others. To pray without ceasing!! Ask and it will be given!

[Hanne Tuulos · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Max Lucado writes a powerful message in his Before Amen Bible Study Guide: The Power of a Simple Prayer. As Lucado pens that we need to enter prayer with a grateful heart and build on that to ask the father our desires. Using biblical passages, Lucado reminds us that our prayers should not be like that of the publican who is loud and overly flamboyant but humble. He also reminds readers that God hears common people just fine. This is an excellent read that should lead to good discussions among any group.

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for small group discussions

Encouraging for small groups to discuss prayer - why were pray, when we pray, why we should pray, and why we should pray more often. We need more understanding and practice in this area!

[Nancy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vintage Max Lucado. Straight forward 4 week study on prayer. Appropriate for adult studies, mixed gender or single gender. Videos available free on Youtube without password. Solid,Bible based theology. I am Lutheran, and it provides excellent opportunities for discussion.

[Sherry Kroboth]

an excellent book, easy to read ...I reviewed this book to a group and got very good response......

[Sarah Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Max Lucado is the sweetest. I love his studies and books.

[Diane · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've never read Max Lucado, and I was a little disappointed that study was chosen for my Bible Study group. My disappointment grew when the first session (of 4 total) was about how we should refer to G-d as "daddy". Umm what about those of us Christians who do not view G-d as male??
But all that said his "quick prayer" I do use, but not with "father".

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