Prayers of Jesus Christ
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· 11 viewsPrayer was the essence of Jesus Christ’s relationship with the Father. He prayed for himself and his mission, and he continues to pray for all believers.
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Jesus Christ’s practice of prayer
Jesus Christ’s practice of prayer
He prayed regularly
He prayed regularly
Lk 5:16 Luke records more instances of Jesus Christ praying than any other Gospel writer.
He often prayed alone
He often prayed alone
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
See also Mt 14:23; Lk 6:12; Lk 9:18
Prayer at specific times in Jesus Christ’s life
Prayer at specific times in Jesus Christ’s life
Before his death:
Before his death:
Mt 26:36–46; Jn 17:1–26
On the cross:
On the cross:
Mt 27:46; Lk 23:34; Lk 23:46; Lk 3:21–22 at his baptism; Lk 6:12–13 before choosing the apostles; Lk 9:28–29 before his transfiguration
Characteristics of Jesus Christ’s prayers
Characteristics of Jesus Christ’s prayers
Communion with his Father
Communion with his Father
Mt 6:9; Mt 11:27
Submission to his Father
Submission to his Father
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
See also Mt 6:10; Mt 26:36
Giving praise and thanks to his Father
Giving praise and thanks to his Father
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
See also Mt 14:19; Mt 15:36; Mt 26:26–27 the Lord’s Supper; Lk 24:30; Jn 11:41–42
The scope of Jesus Christ’s prayers
The scope of Jesus Christ’s prayers
Mt 19:13–15 for children
For his disciples:
For his disciples:
Lk 22:31–32; Jn 14:16; Jn 17:6–19
Lk 23:34 for his persecutors
For himself:
For himself:
Jn 12:27–28; Jn 17:1–5
Jn 17:20–26 for all believers
Jesus Christ’s continuing ministry of prayer
Jesus Christ’s continuing ministry of prayer
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
See also Ro 8:34; 1 Jn 2:1
Jesus Christ’s teaching about prayer
Jesus Christ’s teaching about prayer
After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
See also Mt 5:44; Mt 6:5–8; Lk 6:28; Lk 18:1–8; Lk 18:9–14; Lk 21:36