06/01/2026
Here is every prayer of Christ mentioned in the Bible. Notice any patterns? He prayed often for others, gave thanks frequently, only prayed for himself in the Garden of Gethsemane and HE GOT A "NO" from the Father. What other patterns do you see?
The Gospel of MatthewThanksgiving in Capernaum: Jesus praises God for revealing truths to the simple (Matt. 11:25-26).Feeding the 5,000: He gives thanks before breaking bread (Matt. 14:19).Walking on Water: He dismisses the crowd and goes up a mountain to pray (Matt. 14:23).Feeding the 4,000: He gives thanks for the loaves and fish (Matt. 15:36).Blessing the Children: He places his hands on little children to bless them (Matt. 19:13).The Last Supper: He offers thanks and blesses the bread and wine (Matt. 26:26-27).Gethsemane: He prays in deep anguish, asking for the cup to pass, but submits to God’s will (Matt. 26:36-44).On the Cross: He cries out to God using Psalm 22 (Matt. 27:46).
The Gospel of MarkAfter Evening Healings: He retreats to an isolated place to pray (Mark 1:35).After the 5,000: He goes up a mountain alone to pray (Mark 6:46).Feeding the 4,000: He gives thanks before distributing the food (Mark 8:6-7).Healing the Deaf Mute: He looks up to heaven and sighs (Mark 7:34).Blessing the Children: He takes children into his arms and blesses them (Mark 10:16).The Last Supper: He gives thanks before breaking the bread (Mark 14:22-23).Gethsemane: He prays, asking the Father to let the hour pass if possible (Mark 14:32-39).On the Cross: He cries out in Aramaic (Mark 15:34).
The Gospel of Luke(Luke emphasizes Jesus’ prayer life more than any other Gospel, showing him praying at every major turning point in his ministry).At His Baptism: Heaven opens while he is praying (Luke 3:21).Regular Retreats: He often withdraws to lonely places to pray (Luke 5:16).Choosing the Twelve: He spends an entire night in prayer (Luke 6:12).Before Peter’s Confession: He is praying alone just before questioning his disciples (Luke 9:18).The Transfiguration: He goes up a mountain to pray and is transfigured (Luke 9:28-29).Teaching the Disciples: He finishes praying, prompting a disciple to ask, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1).Interceding for Peter: Jesus tells Peter He has prayed for him (Luke 22:31-32).The Last Supper: He offers thanks over the cup (Luke 22:17-19).Gethsemane: He kneels and prays so intensely his sweat is like drops of blood (Luke 22:41-44).On the Cross (Part 1): He prays, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).On the Cross (Part 2): He utters his final breath as a prayer, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit" (Luke 23:46).The Road to Emmaus: He gives thanks and blesses the bread (Luke 24:30).The Ascension: He lifts his hands and blesses the disciples (Luke 24:50-51).
The Gospel of JohnFeeding the 5,000: He gives thanks to the Father (John 6:11).At the Tomb of Lazarus: He prays aloud so others may believe (John 11:41-42).Before His Passion: He prays, "Father, glorify your name," followed by a voice from heaven (John 12:27-28).The High Priestly Prayer: The longest recorded prayer of Jesus, where he prays for his disciples and all believers (John 17:1-26).
