Learning to Pray from the Apostles Prayers (Romans 16:25-27)

As mentioned in my initial post for this series, I intend to blog through a number of New Testament texts where the Apostles are either praying or reflecting on their prayers. In noting how the Apostles prayed, it will help us to conform our prayers so that they are more biblical.

Today's text is Romans 16:25-27:

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith— 27 to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Prayer Focus: Petition that God would strengthen Christians through the gospel (the proclamation about Christ).

Learning to Pray from the Apostles Prayers (Romans 15:33)

As mentioned in my initial post for this series, I intend to blog through a number of New Testament texts where the Apostles are either praying or reflecting on their prayers. In noting how the Apostles prayed, it will help us to conform our prayers so that they are more biblical.

Today's text is Romans 15:33:

May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Prayer Focus: God would draw so close to us so that we would know peace intimately

Hendriksen writes in the New Testament Commentary, "When the apostle now expresses the prayer-wish that this God of peace be with those whom he addresses, he means that his inner desire—a desire to be realized in all who love the Lord—is that this God of peace may come so close to them that they may experience his peace in their lives, may meditate on it, possess it, rejoice in it."

Learning how to pray from the Apostles prayers (Rom 15:13)

As mentioned in my initial post for this series, I intend to blog through a number of New Testament texts where the Apostles are either praying or reflecting on their prayers. In noting how the Apostles prayed, it will help us to conform our prayers so that they are more biblical.

Today's text is Romans 15:13:

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Prayer Focus: Petition that Christians would grow in joy and peace through the exercise of faith by the power of the Holy Spirit so that they may abound in hope

Prayer and Romans 15:5-7

As mentioned in my initial post for this series, I intend to blog through a number of New Testament texts where the Apostles are either praying or reflecting on their prayers. In noting how the Apostles prayed, it will help us to conform our prayers so that they are more biblical.

Today's text is Romans 15:5-7.

Romans 15:5-7

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Prayer Focus: Petition to live in harmony with our fellow Christians

Prayer Focus: Petition for united praise/glorification to God

Prayer and Romans 1:8-12

As mentioned in my initial post for this series, I intend to blog through a number of New Testament texts where the Apostles are either praying or reflecting on their prayers. In noting how the Apostles prayed, it will help us to conform our prayers so that they are more biblical.

Today's text is Romans 1:8-12.

Romans 1:8-12
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.

Prayer Attitude: Praise before petition

Prayer Focus: Praise for other's faith

Prayer Focus: Petition to see other believers for mutual edification/encouragement