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Praying with Jesus the Master

Praying with Jesus the Master. Moses – intercessory prayer Elijah – persistent prayer David – trusting prayer Jesus – living prayer. In the Gospel accounts there are at least 37 instances of Jesus praying. Key passages where Jesus demonstrates the heart and power of living prayer:.

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Praying with Jesus the Master

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  1. Prayingwith Jesus the Master

  2. Moses – intercessory prayer Elijah – persistent prayer David – trusting prayer Jesus – living prayer

  3. In the Gospel accounts there are at least 37 instances of Jesus praying

  4. Key passages where Jesus demonstrates the heart and power of living prayer:

  5. 1. Jesus teachesabout prayer in the sermon on the mount (Matt. 6:5-15; 7:7-12)

  6. 2. Jesus teacheshis followers to pray - Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:1-4

  7. 3. Jesus prays for his followers - John 17:6-26

  8. 4. Jesus gave examples of relational vs. showcase prayer (Luke 18:9-14)

  9. 5. Jesus prays in the Garden ofGethsemane - Matt. 26:36-46 Mark 14:32-42 Luke 22:39-46

  10. 5. Jesus prays on the cross – In anguish To forgive In trust

  11. We pray infrequently. For Jesus, prayer is central to every thought and action.

  12. We pray “opening” and “closing” prayers. For Jesus, prayer was a 24/7 proposition.

  13. We pray focused on the reactions of the people and the world around us. Jesus focused on his Heavenly Father.

  14. We pray expecting our prayers to “fail.” Jesus prayed believing God heard and responded to every word.

  15. We pray within our own context. Jesus prays within the context of God’s Kingdom.

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