Chad Mullinix continues to address the class on evangelism and its relationship to prayer using the text from Matthew 9:37-38, “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’" Consider 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:1, and 2 Corinthians 1:19-20. Consider also 1 Peter 5:12 , “By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.” The "us" in 2 Thessalonians 3:1 is Paul, Timothy, and Silvanus. These were three men who were called to gospel ministry. How should we be praying for ministers of the gospel? We find the answer in 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3, “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” What does it mean to have the Word of the Lord honored? Consider 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 and 2:13 . Explore 2 Thessalonians 3:2, “…and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith.” Anytime the gospel comes there will be opposition. J. C. Ryle stated, "This is the highest charity. He loves me best who loves me in his prayers. This is to be like Christ. He bears the name of his people as their High Priest before the Father. Oh, the privilege of being like Jesus. This is to be a true helper to ministers. If I must choose a congregation, give me a people that pray. The work of ministry is too large and heavy to bear alone. Ministry or evangelism cannot truly and properly be done unless it is done with prayer. What are some of the ways that you can see this spirit of prayer being developed in the ministries where you are?