Ezra 9: Prayers of Jesus Christ

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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.

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Jesus Christ’s practice of prayer

He prayed regularly

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

He often prayed alone

Mark 1:35 NASB95
35 In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.
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Prayer at specific times in Jesus Christ’s life

Before his death:

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On the cross:

; ; ; at his baptism; before choosing the apostles; before his transfiguration

Characteristics of Jesus Christ’s prayers

Communion with his Father

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Submission to his Father

Hebrews 5:7 NASB95
7 In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety.
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Giving praise and thanks to his Father

Matthew 11:25–26 NASB95
25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. 26 “Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.
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The scope of Jesus Christ’s prayers

for children

For his disciples:

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for his persecutors

For himself:

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for all believers

Jesus Christ’s continuing ministry of prayer

Hebrews 7:25 NASB95
25 Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
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Jesus Christ’s teaching about prayer

Matthew 6:9–15 NASB95
9 “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 ‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11 ‘Give us this day our daily bread. 12 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’ 14 “For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 “But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.
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