Why Do We Pray?

Dec 29, 2024  •  Will Easler

Websters - PRAYER - a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God

or an object of worship:


Lexham Bible Dictionary - PRAYER - Communication with God, primarily offered in the

second-person voice (addressing God directly). May include petition, entreaty,

supplication, thanksgiving, praise, hymns, and lament.


John 17:1-26 (ESV)

John 17:1-4 (ESV)

John 16:33 (ESV)

John 17:1 (ESV)


1. Jesus Prayed To The Father

John 17:1-5 (ESV)

Matthew 26:36-42 (ESV)

Matthew 6:5-6 (ESV)

Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)

Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)

1 John 5:14-15 (ESV)

Mark 11:24 (ESV)

James 5:16 (ESV)


2. Jesus Prayed For His Disciples and Their Protection

John 17:6-19 (ESV)


3. Jesus Prays For Those Who Will Believe

John 17:20-26 (ESV)


Romans 8:18-30 (ESV)