The prayer life of Jesus Christ
                               The life and teaching of Jesus Christ
                                    written by James S. Stewart

                                         Teach us to pray

Lk 11:1 „And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of
his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.“



                                The practice of the presence of God

Jesus prayed in secret place.

Jesus prayed with his  disciples.



Jesus knew all feelings, he was no Stoic.

Gospels prove it at many places.



Jesus always had a time for prayer.

                                         Prayer and crisis

Lk 3 : 21- 22 „Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being
baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven,
which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.“



Lk 6 : 12- 13 „And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and
continued all night in prayer to God.

 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he
named apostles.“



 Lk 22 : 44  “And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great
drops of blood falling down to the ground.“



 Lk 23 : 46  “And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend
my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.“





                                         Factors in prayer

•              Communion

•              Thanksgiving

•              Petition

•              Intercession

                                            Conclusion

„ The practical conclusion of the study about prayer life of Jesus Christ is that prayer must be
the heart and the center of all true religion and the dynamic and driving power of all the best and
nobles living.“

                                  Thank you for your attention J