It may be a common practice in many churches to hear the minister pronouncing some words at the end of the service, with hands raised. What is this all about? The benediction should be dear to God’s people. This article serves to show why this is the case, by discussing the blessing of God in the benediction of Ephesians 6:23-24.

This article on the importance of prayer, looks at prayer in the church, church growth, the prayer of officers, prayer and the Word of God, Acts 6:4, prayer and the blessing of God, prayer and power, prayer meetings, John 17, and the content of our prayers.