1. The Prayer Life of Jesus
Luke 11:1

2. Jesus Prayed… Before Making a Major Decision (Luke 6:12-13)
Jer. 10:23; Prov. 3:5-6—We are inadequate to guide ourselves, we need God’s guidance.
James 1:5—We are told to pray for wisdom.
1 Kings 3:7-13—Solomon requested wisdom from the Lord and was richly blessed.

3. Jesus Prayed… In Time of Suffering (Matt. 26:37-39)
James 5:13—James tells us that prayer needs to be our first reaction in times of suffering.
Is. 40:28-31—The LORD gives strength to those that are weary.
1 Sam. 30:1-8; Ps. 18:6—David prayed to the Lord for strength in times of distress.

4. Jesus Prayed… In Time of Temptation (Matt. 4:1-2)
Matt. 26:41; Luke 11:4—Jesus taught His disciples to pray for help during temptation.
Eph. 6:10-18—We need God’s strength to overcome temptation.
1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Pet. 2:9—The Lord is able to deliver us from temptation.

5. Jesus Prayed… When He was Thankful (John 6:11; 11:41)
Luke 17:11-19—God expects us to express our thankfulness to Him.
1 Thess. 5:17-18—It is God’s will that we should give thanks in all things.
Col. 4:2—We are to be vigilant in prayer with thanksgiving.

6. Jesus Prayed…
When Others Needed Prayers (Luke 22:31-32; John 17:9-11,20-21)
James 5:16—James tells us to pray for one another.
Acts 12:5—The Church was in constant prayer for Peter.
Phil. 1:3-4; Col. 1:9; 2 Thess. 1:11—Paul was always praying for others.

7. Jesus Prayed… At All Times Mark 1:35—In the morning
Matt. 14:23—In the evening
Luke 5:15-16—And every time in between
1 Thess. 5:17—We are commanded to pray without ceasing.

8. How About You?