The Prayers of Christ

Jesus made prayer a significant part of his life

Start of day Mark 1:35

Close of day Matthew 14:13-16, 22-23

Daily Prayers

Jesus gave thanks for physical blessings Matthew 15:36

Also gave thanks for spiritual blessings John 11:38-44

We must also thank God for all blessings

Prayers of Thanksgiving

Not one word of this prayer recordedMatthew 15:36What could He have been praying about?Dependence on God shown clearly

Do we only pray once about things?

1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “pray without ceasing”

Prayers of Dependence

Jesus often prayed for others

Praying for Peter to escape temptation Luke 22:31-32

Praying for disciples John 17:6, 9-11, 15-17

Praying for all believers John 17:20-26

Prayers of Intercession

Jesus was sorrowful and distressed Matthew 26:36-39 Mark 14:32-36 Luke 22:41-44

Prayed earnestly and repeatedly

Jesus wasn’t removed from situation, but strengthened

We are promised that God will help us through trials

Prayers of Distress