Dictionary of Bible Themes Prayer is based on God's love for believers. Through his grace, he gives them things which they do not deserve, while through his mercy he shields them from those things which they do deserve. Isaiah 64:8-9God's children can turn to their Father in prayer See also Under the old covenant Psalms 103:13-14Isaiah 63:16 Matthew 6:9-13 Under the new covenant See also Matthew 6:6; 7:7-11pp Lk 11:2-4 Romans 8:15Galatians 4:6 pp Lk 11:9-13 Mark 14:36Jesus Christ's prayer life with his Father pp Mt 26:39 See also pp Mt 26:42 John 17:1-26pp Lk 22:42 Hebrews 10:19-22It is possible to approach God in prayer because of Jesus Christ's sacrifice See also Ephesians 3:12Hebrews 7:15-19 Psalms 42:1-2 Prayer reflects a longing after God Jeremiah 29:12-13See also Psalms 130:5-6; 145:18-19Proverbs 8:17 Isaiah 26:9; 33:2 Lamentations 3:25 See also 1045 God, glory of1255 face of God 6608 adoption 8124 guidance 8138 monotheism 8658 Lord's Prayer |
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