Prayer in the Bible

By J Pitterson

What does the Bible actually teach about prayer?

Prayer appears throughout Scripture in moments of worship, danger, repentance, sickness, thanksgiving, spiritual conflict, national crisis, and personal sorrow. Kings prayed. Prophets prayed. Jesus prayed. The apostles prayed. The early church prayed when circumstances were beyond human control.

Prayer in the Bible follows the biblical language of prayer book by book, helping readers see what these passages reveal about approaching God, trusting Him, interceding for others, responding to His Word, and remaining faithful when answers seem delayed.

Using the King James Version as its primary text, this study examines key passages from the Old and New Testaments in their biblical setting. Where it adds genuine clarity, important Hebrew and Greek words are explained in accessible language, allowing readers to see shades of meaning that may not be immediately apparent in English.

Throughout these pages, you will explore prayer as:

fellowship with Goda response to His Wordconfession and repentanceintercession for othersthanksgiving and worshipperseverance during sufferingspiritual watchfulnessfaith expressed in practical action

This is not a collection of formulas for getting God to do what we want. Scripture gives us something deeper. It shows men and women learning to seek God sincerely, bring real needs before Him, trust His character, and allow prayer to shape the way they live.

Whether you are beginning to study prayer or have walked with Christ for many years, Prayer in the Bible offers a Scripture-centered resource for personal Bible study, teaching, discipleship, and spiritual growth.

Prayer is meant to be more than a subject we understand. It is fellowship with God that we are invited to live.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1997014297
• ISBN13: 9781997014294
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Celestial Guide Publications
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"