Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

The Altar of Prayer

Wherever Abraham went, what was his practice? BR-ASI9 464.3

“And there he builded an altar unto the Lord, and called upon the name of the Lord.” Genesis 12:8. (See also Genesis 13:4; 21:33.) BR-ASI9 464.4

Note.—“The manner in which the family worship is conducted is very important. It should be made so pleasant as to be looked forward to with gladness even by the youngest children. Too often it is made tedious, monotonous or burdensome. . . . To make it dull and irksome is treason to true religion. . . . A few minutes given every day to preparation for family worship will serve to make it, as it should be, the most pleasant and attractive incident of the day.”—J. R. Miller, Week-Day Religion, pp. 79-81. BR-ASI9 464.5

What instruction suggests the giving of thanks for daily food? BR-ASI9 464.6

“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18. BR-ASI9 464.7

Note.—“In too many households, prayer is neglected. . . . If ever there was a time when every house should be a house of prayer, it is now. Fathers and mothers should often lift up their hearts to God in humble supplication for themselves and their children. Let the father, as priest of the household, lay upon the altar of God the morning and evening sacrifice, while the wife and children unite in prayer and praise. In such a household Jesus will love to tarry.”—E. G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 144. BR-ASI9 464.8