Do you pray for those you are teaching? Josh Hunt shared ways in which he prays for those he is teaching in a recent Baptist Association of Christian Educators (BACE) blog post. Teaching people without praying for them relegates our teaching to a discipline driven by knowledge. But teaching and prayer leads to transformation of the heart as the Holy Spirit works through you, God's Word, and those you are teaching.

- By Josh Hunt

I believe that I should never be teaching people without praying for them first. As the Scripture states in 1 Samuel 12:23 it is a sin to fail in praying for those whom God has placed in our path and I have taken this passage to heart as one who desires to make a difference in this world for Christ.

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. (1 Samuel 12:23 – NIV2011)

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Josh Hunt is a Bible study lesson writer, trainer, pastor, and member of BACE.  Learn more about Josh’s ministry.