In the normal course of research for a book, an article, a paper,etc., I would assume the need for a vast array of resources, such as other books, articles, papers, etc. For all practical purposes, while I may refer to such sources and various individual's philosophies and "takes" on the subject we're studying, the primary resource is the Bible Itself.
I sincerely hope this blog will be a study of the prayer life of Jesus, not just what someone thinks about it. The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) give us the story and life of Jesus on earth. Therefore, every reference to a prayer or a teaching on prayer by Jesus in the Gospels, I have collected and placed in one (or more) of three categories. Those categories will serve as a basic outline for our study.
The categories are (1) The Personal Prayer Habits of Jesus
(2) The Teachings on Prayer by Jesus
(3) The Special Prayers of Jesus
However, it will serve us well to look at some introductory thoughts before we jump into the main categories. So, the first few blogs will try to help us with subjects such as the following:
(1) What is prayer?
(2) The uniqueness of Jesus' prayers
(3) What is included in prayers?
(4) What is the primary purpose of this study?
As we continue, I recommend that you make notes, give comments, ask questions and (more than anything else) put into practice, if you haven't already, a daily routine of actual praying.
I sincerely hope this blog will be a study of the prayer life of Jesus, not just what someone thinks about it. The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) give us the story and life of Jesus on earth. Therefore, every reference to a prayer or a teaching on prayer by Jesus in the Gospels, I have collected and placed in one (or more) of three categories. Those categories will serve as a basic outline for our study.
The categories are (1) The Personal Prayer Habits of Jesus
(2) The Teachings on Prayer by Jesus
(3) The Special Prayers of Jesus
However, it will serve us well to look at some introductory thoughts before we jump into the main categories. So, the first few blogs will try to help us with subjects such as the following:
(1) What is prayer?
(2) The uniqueness of Jesus' prayers
(3) What is included in prayers?
(4) What is the primary purpose of this study?
As we continue, I recommend that you make notes, give comments, ask questions and (more than anything else) put into practice, if you haven't already, a daily routine of actual praying.
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