Praying the Bible

Bible-based prayers from Romans 16. Paul greets brothers and sisters in the faith, and he encourages the church to watch out for divisions, as God brings about “the obedience of faith” in his people. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 1:8, Psalm 145:3, John 13:35, Romans 12:15, and 1 Corinthians 13:7. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 15. “Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you,” so that others will give God glory. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Psalm 117:1, Revelation 7:9–10, Exodus 34:6–7, Ephesians 2:12, Colossians 1:21, and 2 Timothy 3:15–17. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 14. Christians should refrain from passing judgment on one another and should pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Ephesians 4:32, 1 John 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 6:33, Acts 1:8, and Philippians 2:9. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 13. Submit to governing authorities, and fulfill God’s law by loving one another. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: 1 Corinthians 14:33, Psalm 119:16, Matthew 5:17, 1 John 4:8, Romans 5:5, Judges 21:25, Philippians 1:6, 2 Peter 1:3, and Romans 8:37. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 12. We respond to God’s mercy with worship—by presenting ourselves as living sacrifices to him and by loving his church. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Exodus 34:6, 1 Peter 2:4–5, Romans 11:30, Ephesians 2:10, and Romans 5:10. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 11. To God be glory forever, for his mercy to save both Jews and Gentiles in Christ. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 10. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved,” and such faith comes by hearing someone preach the gospel. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Romans 6:4, Isaiah 65:1, Ephesians 2:13, Ephesians 3:18, Revelation 21:5, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 5:9, and Revelation 7:9. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 9. God’s sovereign choice determines who will receive his mercy, as the Old Testament affirms. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Haggai 2:7, Zechariah 14:14–16, Revelation 7:9, Psalm 19:14, Hosea 1:10, Hosea 2:23, and Psalm 119:68. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 8. Those who are in Christ Jesus live life in the Spirit as fellow heirs with Christ, assured of God’s steadfast love and awaiting future glory. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include Matthew 28:18–20 and 2 Corinthians 5:19–20. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 7. God alone delivers us from the war between our fleshly desires and our desires to do good. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Isaiah 55:9, Psalm 71:22, Isaiah 12:6, and Romans 8:26. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 6. When we identify with Christ, we become dead to sin and alive to God. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Psalm 32:5, Psalm 19:14, and Galatians 5:17. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 5. Christ died for sinners, so that—through our faith in Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf—we can have peace and reconciliation with God. Additional prayers adapted from Arthur Bennett’s The Valley of Vision. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 4. We receive righteousness by faith, not works, just like Abraham did. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 3:15, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Peter 3:15, and Mark 9:24. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 3. No one is righteous, but we can obtain righteousness from God through faith in Jesus Christ. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Psalm 145:17, Psalm 86:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Exodus 34:6, Exodus 15:11, Psalm 35:10, Isaiah 49:26, Prov 3:5–6, James 3:6, and Isaiah 53:6. Additional prayers adapted from the lyrics to “The Solid Rock (My Hope Is Built).” For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Romans 2. “God shows no partiality. … It is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.” Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Romans 8:3, Romans 5:8–10, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 51:17, and Colossians 3:4. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.