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The Prayer Life of Jesus. Luke 11:1. Jesus Prayed…. Before Making a Major Decision (Luke 6:12-13) Jer. 10:23; Prov. 3:5-6—We are inadequate to guide ourselves, we need God’s guidance. James 1:5—We are told to pray for wisdom.
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The Prayer Life of Jesus Luke 11:1
Jesus Prayed… • Before Making a Major Decision (Luke 6:12-13) • Jer. 10:23; Prov. 3:5-6—We are inadequate to guide ourselves, we need God’s guidance. • James 1:5—We are told to pray for wisdom. • 1 Kings 3:7-13—Solomon requested wisdom from the Lord and was richly blessed.
Jesus Prayed… • In Time of Suffering (Matt. 26:37-39) • James 5:13—James tells us that prayer needs to be our first reaction in times of suffering. • Is. 40:28-31—The LORD gives strength to those that are weary. • 1 Sam. 30:1-8; Ps. 18:6—David prayed to the Lord for strength in times of distress.
Jesus Prayed… • In Time of Temptation (Matt. 4:1-2) • Matt. 26:41; Luke 11:4—Jesus taught His disciples to pray for help during temptation. • Eph. 6:10-18—We need God’s strength to overcome temptation. • 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Pet. 2:9—The Lord is able to deliver us from temptation.
Jesus Prayed… • When He was Thankful (John 6:11; 11:41) • Luke 17:11-19—God expects us to express our thankfulness to Him. • 1 Thess. 5:17-18—It is God’s will that we should give thanks in all things. • Col. 4:2—We are to be vigilant in prayer with thanksgiving.
Jesus Prayed… • When Others Needed Prayers (Luke 22:31-32; John 17:9-11,20-21) • James 5:16—James tells us to pray for one another. • Acts 12:5—The Church was in constant prayer for Peter. • Phil. 1:3-4; Col. 1:9; 2 Thess. 1:11—Paul was always praying for others.
Jesus Prayed… • At All Times • Mark 1:35—In the morning • Matt. 14:23—In the evening • Luke 5:15-16—And every time in between • 1 Thess. 5:17—We are commanded to pray without ceasing.