• Jesus on Prayer - Day 1

    <br />Jesus' Prayer Life
  • Following is a selection of ten short passages that make mention of Jesus praying. Read slowly and reflectively through them and get a taste of Jesus’ prayer life. Be on the lookout for common themes.

  • Jesus on Prayer - Day 1

    <br />Jesus' Prayer Life
  • Luke 3:21-22   Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."

    Mark 1:35  And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.

    Luke 5:15-16  But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.

    Luke 6:12-13   In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:

  • Jesus on Prayer - Day 1

    <br />Jesus' Prayer Life
  • Matthew 14:21-23  And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,

    Luke 9:18-20  Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?" And they answered, "John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen." Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

    Luke 9:28-29  Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white.

    Luke 11:1  Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."

    Luke 22:31-32  "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers."

  • Jesus on Prayer - Day 1

    <br />Jesus' Prayer Life
  • Matthew 26:36-44  Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me." And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will." And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done." And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again.

  • Jesus on Prayer - Day 1

    <br />Jesus' Prayer Life
  • What do you notice about the times and places that Jesus prayed?

  • Why do you think Jesus withdrew to pray?

  • What can you learn from this for your own prayer life?

  • What practical things can you do in your current life situation to guard your prayer times from distraction?

  • Jesus on Prayer - Day 1

    <br />Jesus' Prayer Life
  • In this meditation we have seen that Jesus deliberately sought to spend regular time in prayer. Prayer was so important to Him that He carefully guarded His prayer times from distraction by retreating to isolated locations. 


    In the next meditation, we will consider what Jesus taught about prayer in Matthew 6:1, 5-6.


    Until then may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 


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