Dictionary of Bible Themes Prayer 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. Luke 5:16Jesus Christ's practice of prayer He prayed regularly Mark 1:35Luke records more instances of Jesus Christ praying than any other Gospel writer. See also He often prayed alone Matthew 14:23Luke 6:12; 9:18 pp Mk 6:46 Matthew 26:36-46Prayer at specific times in Jesus Christ's life Before his death: John 17:1-26pp Mk 14:32-41 pp Lk 22:39-46 Matthew 27:46On the cross: Luke 23:34,46; 3:21-22pp Mk 15:34 Luke 6:12-13at his baptism Luke 9:28-29before choosing the apostles before his transfiguration Matthew 6:9Characteristics of Jesus Christ's prayers Communion with his Father Matthew 11:27pp Lk 11:2 Hebrews 5:7pp Lk 10:22 See also Submission to his Father Matthew 6:10; 26:36pp Mk 14:36 Matthew 11:25-26pp Lk 22:42 Giving praise and thanks to his Father See also Matthew 14:19pp Lk 10:21 pp Mk 6:41 Matthew 15:36pp Lk 9:16 pp Jn 6:11 Matthew 26:26-27pp Mk 8:6-7 pp Mk 14:22-23 pp Lk 22:17-19 Luke 24:30pp 1Co 11:24 John 11:41-42the Lord's Supper Matthew 19:13-15The scope of Jesus Christ's prayers pp Mk 10:13-16 pp Lk 18:15-17 Luke 22:31-32for children John 14:16; 17:6-19For his disciples: Luke 23:34John 12:27-28; 17:1-5 for his persecutors John 17:20-26For himself: for all believers Hebrews 7:25Jesus Christ's continuing ministry of prayer See also Romans 8:341 John 2:1 Matthew 6:9-15 Jesus Christ's teaching about prayer See also Matthew 5:44; 6:5-8pp Lk 11:2-4 Luke 6:28; 18:1-8,9-14; 21:36See also 2057 Christ, obedience2306 Christ, high priest 2525 Christ, cross of 2530 Christ, death of 2570 Christ, suffering 8352 thankfulness 8602 prayer 8660 magnifying God |
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