Prayers
Jesus
Prayers spoken by Jesus, ordered through his life.
The Lord's Prayer
A pattern prayer taught by Jesus.
Jesus' Thanksgiving to the Father
Praise for God's wisdom in revealing to the humble.
Jesus' Prayer at Lazarus' Tomb
A public thanksgiving that strengthens faith.
Jesus' Prayer for His Disciples
A final intercessory prayer.
Jesus' Prayer in Gethsemane
A prayer of anguish and surrender.
Jesus' Prayer for His Persecutors
Intercession for enemies in the moment of suffering.
Jesus' Final Prayer
A final entrusting of spirit to God.
Praise
Songs and prayers of exaltation and thanksgiving.
Hannah's Prayer
A song of praise and reversal.
David's Prayer After the Covenant Promise
A humble response to God's promise.
Daniel's Doxology of Wisdom
Praise for God's wisdom and sovereignty.
Zechariah's Benedictus
A prophetic song blessing God for redemption.
Mary's Magnificat
A song of praise and reversal.
Jude's Doxology
Praise to the one who keeps from falling.
The Doxology to the Lamb
Heavenly worship directed to the Lamb.
Confession
Prayers of repentance and humility.
David's Confession After the Census
A confession of sin and a plea for mercy.
Ezra's Prayer of Confession
A confession over communal unfaithfulness.
Nehemiah's Prayer
Confession and petition anchored in covenant promises.
The Levites' National Confession
A sweeping retelling of mercy and rebellion.
Daniel's Prayer of Confession
A national confession in exile.
The Tax Collector's Prayer
A minimal confession asking for mercy.
Petition
Prayers asking for help, guidance, rescue, or mercy.
A Prayer for Guidance at the Well
A practical prayer asking God to lead the way.
Jacob's Prayer for Deliverance
A prayer of fear, memory, and pleading.
Moses' Prayer for Presence and Glory
A prayer to know God more deeply.
Moses' Prayer for Healing
A short, urgent plea for mercy.
Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom
A request for discernment to govern well.
Elijah's Prayer on Mount Carmel
A public plea that God would answer and turn hearts.
Hezekiah's Prayer for Deliverance
A king pleads for rescue and God's honor.
Hezekiah's Prayer in Sickness
A plea for life and remembrance.
Jehoshaphat's Prayer in Crisis
A national plea of helplessness and trust.
The Prayer of Jabez
A brief request for blessing and protection.
Jonah's Prayer from the Depths
A prayer of distress and deliverance.
Habakkuk's Prayer
A plea for mercy in judgment and renewed faith.
The Thief's Prayer
A final request for mercy and remembrance.
Intercession
Prayers offered on behalf of others or a community.
Abraham's Intercession for Sodom
A bold intercession appealing to God's justice.
Moses' Intercession After the Golden Calf
A mediator pleads for mercy after covenant breach.
Samuel's Commitment to Intercede
A prophet promises ongoing prayer.
The Church's Prayer for Boldness
A corporate prayer under threat.
Paul's Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation
Intercession that believers would know God more deeply.
Paul's Prayer for Strength and Love
Intercession for inner strength and rooted love.
Paul's Prayer for Abounding Love
Intercession for discernment and fruitful righteousness.
Paul's Prayer for Knowledge and Endurance
Intercession for a life worthy of the Lord.
Paul's Prayer for Holiness and Love
Intercession that hearts would be established blameless.
Paul's Prayer for Calling and Power
Intercession that God would fulfill good purposes by power.
Dedication
Vows, covenant prayers, and prayers at major dedications.
Jacob's Vow at Bethel
A vow of allegiance and dependence.
Solomon's Prayer of Dedication
A national prayer at the dedication of the temple.
Farewell
Final prayers spoken before death or departure.
Simeon's Nunc Dimittis
A peaceful release after seeing salvation.
Stephen's Final Prayer
A martyr entrusts himself to Jesus.
Stephen's Prayer for His Persecutors
A prayer of forgiveness at death.
Blessing
Benedictions and priestly blessings spoken over others.
The Priestly Blessing
A blessing of protection, grace, and peace.
The Grace
A Trinitarian benediction.
The Hebrews Benediction
A blessing for equipping and perseverance.