A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Prayer.
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Commanded Isa 55:6; Mt 7:7; Php 4:6.
To be offered
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To God. Ps 5:2; Mt 4:10.
To Christ. Lu 23:42; Ac 7:59.
To the Holy Spirit. 2Th 3:5.
Through Christ. Eph 2:18; Heb 10:19.
God answers Ps 99:6; Isa 58:9.
Is described as
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Bowing the knees. Eph 3:14.
Looking up. Ps 5:3.
Lifting up the soul. Ps 25:1.
Lifting up the heart. La 3:41.
Pouring out the heart. Ps 62:8.
Pouring out the soul. 1Sa 1:15.
Calling upon the name of the Lord. Ge 12:8; Ps 116:4; Ac 22:16.
Crying to God. Ps 27:7; 34:6.
Drawing near to God. Ps 73:28; Heb 10:22.
Crying to heaven. 2Ch 32:20.
Beseeching the Lord. Ex 32:11.
Seeking to God. Job 8:5.
Seeking the face of the Lord. Ps 27:8.
Making supplication. Job 8:5; Jer 36:7.
Ascends to heaven 2Ch 30:27; Re 5:8.
Quickening grace necessary to Ps 80:18.
The holy spirit
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Promised as a Spirit of. Zec 12:10.
As the Spirit of adoptions, leads to. Ro 8:15; Ga 4:6.
Helps our infirmities in. Ro 8:26.
Of the righteous, avails much Jas 5:16.
Of the upright, a delight to God Pr 15:8.
Should be offered up
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In the Holy Spirit. Eph 6:18; Jude 1:20.
In faith. Mt 21:22; Jas 1:6.
In full assurance of faith. Heb 10:22.
In a forgiving spirit. Mt 6:12.
With the heart. Jer 29:13; La 3:41.
With the whole heart. Ps 119:58,145.
With preparation of heart. Job 11:13.
With a true heart. Heb 10:22.
With the soul. Ps 42:4.
With the spirit and understanding. Joh 4:22-24; 1Co 14:15.
With confidence in God. Ps 56:9; 86:7; 1Jo 5:14.
With submission to God. Lu 22:42.
With unfeigned lips. Ps 17:1.
With deliberation. Ec 5:2.
With holiness. 1Ti 2:8.
With humility. 2Ch 7:14; 33:12.
With truth. Ps 145:18; Joh 4:24.
With desire to be heard. Ne 1:6; Ps 17:1; 55:1,2; 61:1.
With desire to be answered. Ps 27:7; 102:2; 108:6; 143:1.
With boldness. Heb 4:16.
With earnestness. 1Th 3:10; Jas 5:17.
With importunity. Ge 32:26; Lu 11:8,9; 18:1-7.
Night and day. 1Ti 5:5.
Without ceasing. 1Th 5:17.
Everywhere. 1Ti 2:8.
In everything. Php 4:6.
For spiritual blessings Mt 6:33.
For mercy and grace to help in time of need Heb 4:16.
Model for Mt 6:9-13.
Vain repetitions in, forbidden Mt 6:7.
Ostentation in, forbidden Mt 6:5.
Accompanied with
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Repentance. 1Ki 8:33; Jer 36:7.
Confession. Ne 1:4,7; Da 9:4-11.
Self-abasement. Ge 18:27.
Weeping. Jer 31:9; Ho 12:4.
Fasting. Ne 1:4; Da 9:3; Ac 13:3.
Watchfulness. Lu 21:36; 1Pe 4:7.
Praise. Ps 66:17.
Thanksgiving. Php 4:6; Col 4:2.
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Promises of God. Ge 32:9-12; Ex 32:13; 1Ki 8:26; Ps 119:49.
Covenant of God. Jer 14:21.
Faithfulness of God. Ps 143:1.
Mercy of God. Ps 51:1; Da 9:18.
Righteousness of God. Da 9:16.
Seek divine teaching for Lu 11:1.
Faint not in Lu 18:1.
Continue instant in Ro 12:12.
Avoid hindrances in 1Pe 3:7.
Suitable in affliction Isa 26:16; Jas 5:13.
Shortness of time a motive to 1Pe 4:7.
Postures in
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Standing. 1Ki 8:22; Mr 11:25.
Bowing down. Ps 95:6.
Kneeling. 2Ch 6:13; Ps 95:6; Lu 22:41; Ac 20:36.
Falling on the face. Nu 16:22; Jos 5:14; 1Ch 21:16; Mt 26:39.
Spreading forth the hands. Isa 1:15.
Lifting up the hands. Ps 28:2; La 2:19; 1Ti 2:8.
The promises of Christ encourage to Lu 11:9,10; Joh 14:13,14.
Experience of past mercies an incentive to Ps 4:1; 112:2.
Prayer, Answers To.
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God gives Ps 99:6; 118:5; 138:3.
Christ gives Joh 4:10,14; 14:14.
Christ received Joh 11:42; Heb 5:7.
Granted
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Through the grace of God. Isa 30:19.
Sometimes immediately. Isa 65:24; Da 9:21,23; 10:12.
Sometimes after delay. Lu 18:7.
Sometimes differently from our desire. 2Co 12:8,9.
Beyond expectation. Jer 33:3; Eph 3:20.
Promised especially in times of trouble Ps 50:15; 91:15.
Received by those who
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Seek God. Ps 34:4.
Seek God with all the heart. Jer 29:12,13.
Wait upon God. Ps 40:1.
Return to God. 2Ch 7:14; Job 22:23,27.
Ask in faith. Mt 21:11; Jas 5:15.
Ask in the name of Christ. Joh 14:13.
Ask according to God's will. 1Jo 5:14.
Call upon God in truth. Ps 145:18.
Fear God. Ps 145:19.
Set their love upon God. Ps 91:14,15.
Keep God's commandments. 1Jo 3:22.
Call upon God under oppression. Isa 19:20.
Call upon God under affliction. Ps 18:6; 106:44; Isa 30:19,20.
Abide in Christ. Joh 15:7.
Humble themselves. 2Ch 7:14; Ps 9:12.
Are righteous. Ps 34:15; Jas 5:16.
Are poor and needy. Isa 41:17.
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Are assured of. 1Jo 5:15.
Love God for. Ps 116:1.
Bless God for. Ps 66:20.
Praise God for. Ps 116:17; 118:21.
Denied to those who
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Ask amiss. Jas 4:3.
Regard iniquity in the heart. Ps 66:18.
Live in sin. Isa 59:2; Joh 9:31.
Offer unworthy service to God. Mal 1:7-9.
Forsake God. Jer 14:10,12.
Reject the call of God. Pr 1:24,25,28.
Hear not the law. Pr 28:9; Zec 7:11-13.
Are deaf to the cry of the poor. Pr 21:13.
Are blood shedders. Isa 1:15; 59:3.
Are idolaters. Jer 11:11-14; Eze 8:15-18.
Are wavering. Jas 1:6,7.
Are hypocrites. Job 27:8,9.
Are proud. Job 35:12,13.
Are self-righteous. Lu 18:11,12,14.
Are the enemies of saints. Ps 18:40,41.
Cruelly oppress saints. Mic 3:2-4.
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Abraham. Ge 17:20.
Lot. Ge 19:19-21.
Abraham's servant. Ge 24:15-27.
Jacob. Ge 32:24-30.
Israelites. Ex 2:23,24.
Moses. Ex 17:4-6,11-13; 32:11-14.
Samson. Judg 15:18,19.
Hannah. 1Sa 1:27.
Samuel. 1Sa 7:9.
Solomon. 1Ki 3:9,12.
Man of God. 1Ki 13:6.
Elijah. 1Ki 18:36-38; Jas 5:17,18.
Elisha. 2Ki 4:33-35.
Jehoahaz. 2Ki 13:4.
Hezekiah. 2Ki 19:20.
Jabez. 1Ch 4:10.
Asa. 2Ch 14:11,12.
Jehoshaphat. 2Ch 20:6-17.
Manasseh. 2Ch 33:13,19.
Ezra. Ezr 8:21-23.
Nehemiah. Ne 4:9,15.
Job. Job 42:10.
David. Ps 18:6.
Jeremiah. La 3:55,56.
Daniel. Da 9:20-23.
Jonah. Jon 2:2,10.
Zacharias. Lu 1:13.
Blind man. Lu 18:38,41-43.
Thief on the cross. Lu 23:42,43.
Apostles. Ac 4:29-31.
Cornelius. Ac 10:4,31.
The Christians. Ac 12:5,7.
Paul and Silas. Ac 16:25,26.
Paul. Ac 28:8.
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Saul. 1Sa 28:15.
Elders of Israel. Eze 20:3.
Pharisees. Mt 23:14.




