Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2360 Jesus Christ, prayers of

2360 Jesus Christ, prayers of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Jesus Christ's practice of prayer

He prayed regularly

Luke 5:16 Luke records more instances of Jesus Christ praying than any other Gospel writer.

He often prayed alone

Prayer at specific times in Jesus Christ's life

Before his death:

Matthew 26:36-46 pp Mark 14:32-41 pp Luke 22:39-46; John 17:1-26

On the cross:

Matthew 27:46 pp Mark 15:34; Luke 23:34,46; Luke 3:21-22 at his baptism; Luke 6:12-13 before choosing the apostles; Luke 9:28-29 before his transfiguration

Characteristics of Jesus Christ's prayers

Communion with his Father

Matthew 6:9 pp Luke 11:2; Matthew 11:27 pp Luke 10:22

Submission to his Father

Hebrews 5:7 See also Matthew 6:10; Matthew 26:36 pp Mark 14:36 pp Luke 22:42

Giving praise and thanks to his Father

Matthew 11:25-26 pp Luke 10:21 See also Matthew 14:19 pp Mark 6:41 pp Luke 9:16 pp John 6:11; Matthew 15:36 pp Mark 8:6-7; Matthew 26:26-27 pp Mark 14:22-23 pp Luke 22:17-19 pp 1 Corinthians 11:24 the Lord's Supper; Luke 24:30; John 11:41-42

The scope of Jesus Christ's prayers

Matthew 19:13-15 pp Mark 10:13-16 pp Luke 18:15-17 for children

For his disciples:

Luke 22:31-32; John 14:16; John 17:6-19 Luke 23:34 for his persecutors

For himself:

John 12:27-28; John 17:1-5 John 17:20-26 for all believers

Jesus Christ's continuing ministry of prayer

Hebrews 7:25 See also Romans 8:34; 1 John 2:1

Jesus Christ's teaching about prayer

Matthew 6:9-15 pp Luke 11:2-4 See also Matthew 5:44; Matthew 6:5-8; Luke 6:28; Luke 18:1-8,9-14; Luke 21:36