Praying the Bible

Bible-based prayers from 2 Corinthians 4. God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Genesis 1:1–3, Romans 1:16, Psalm 93:5, and 2 Corinthians 11:23–27. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Matthew 25. Jesus tells a parable about stewardship and faithfulness. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Titus 3:7, 2 Peter 1:3–4, Psalm 84:11–12, Ephesians 1:3–4, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 13:19, John 10:10, Ephesians 2:10, Hebrews 11:16, and 2 Corinthians 1:20. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Matthew 17. Jesus shines bright like the sun, and the voice of God the Father declares: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: John 1:2–3, John 1:14, Hebrews 1:3, Daniel 7:13–14, Revelation 19:16, Hebrews 10:19–23, Ephesians 2:12–20, John 12:28, John 12:43, Ephesians 6:19–20, Revelation 21:27, and Psalm 73:25–28. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Matthew 14. Jesus feeds a crowd miraculously, and he walks to the disciples on the sea. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Colossians 1:15–20, Philippians 2:9–11, John 15:5–7, 1 Corinthians 12:9–10, Romans 2:4, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 34:8–10, 1 John 4:18, Mark 11:24, Matthew 17:20, and Acts 4:29–30. Additional prayers adapted from the lyrics to “What Wondrous Love Is This (Wondrous Love).” For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Matthew 6, teachings from Jesus regarding prayer and anxiety. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Psalm 103:13, Psalm 111:9, Psalm 78:24–27, Isaiah 9:6–7, 1 Peter 2:10, Isaiah 59:12, Ephesians 2:13, Luke 17:5, Ephesians 2:5–8, Hebrews 11:6, and 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 67. Let the way of the Lord be known on the earth, his saving power among all nations. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Revelation 15:3–4, 2 Samuel 7:28, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 42:5, Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18, Romans 10:13–14, and Matthew 16:33. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 63. My body thirsts for God, and my soul finds joyful satisfaction in him. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Psalm 86:10, Exodus 15:11, Psalm 31:14, Psalm 57:10, 1 John 2:15–16, Galatians 2:20, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 90:14, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8, and Colossians 3:17. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 57. God’s steadfast love and faithfulness are immeasurable. May he be exalted, and let his glory be over all the earth. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Psalm 113:3, Psalm 96:11–12, Mark 9:24, Romans 14:23, Psalm 119:2, Psalm 51:10, Colossians 2:7, Psalm 1:3, Exodus 3:7, Exodus 22:23, Hebrews 4:15–16, Isaiah 6:3, and Psalm 147:1–11. For more resources, visit summitchurch.com/institute.

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 51, a humble request for mercy, cleansing from sin, and restoration. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Exodus 34:6–8, 1 John 1:7–9, 2 Corinthians 4:6–18. Additional prayers adapted from the lyrics to “Grace Greater Than Our Sin.”

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 50. The Lord speaks and judges the faithful and the wicked. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Hebrews 12:28–29, Deuteronomy 8:11, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 130:3–4, Ephesians 2:8–9, Psalm 47:2, Psalm 92:1, and Ephesians 2:5–6. Additional prayers adapted from Arthur Bennett’s The Valley of Vision.

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 49. No one—not even the richest among us—can ever preserve a life, but God alone has the power to save us from death. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Isaiah 45:5, Isaiah 40:6–8, Mark 12:30, Exodus 20:1, Matthew 6:33, Romans 12:3, James 4:16, Jeremiah 9:23–24, Psalm 90, 1 Peter 1:18–20, 2 Timothy 2:7, Colossians 1:9–10, Jeremiah 17:9, and Colossians 3:1–4.

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 48, a public declaration of God’s character and works to the next generation. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Hebrews 3:13, Romans 1:21–23, Isaiah 1:18, Judges 21:25, Proverbs 21:2, Isaiah 53:6, Ephesians 3:17–19, Romans 11:33–36, and Psalm 145:4–7.

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 47. God is King over all the earth, highly exalted, and worthy of songs of praise. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Revelation 4:11, Proverbs 21:1, Psalm 95:1–3, Ephesians 1:3–14, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 7:9–10, Proverbs 19:21, and Psalm 150. Additional prayers adapted from the lyrics to “All Creatures of Our God and King.”

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 46. God himself is a refuge for his people, a help in times of trouble. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: Philippians 3:8, Ephesians 3:3, Exodus 3:13–15, Romans 3:23, Revelation 2:4, Psalm 127:1–3, Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 73:28, Psalm 90:1, Hebrews 4:16, and Matthew 7:8. Additional prayers adapted from Arthur Bennett’s The Valley of Vision and the lyrics to “O God Our Help in Ages Past.”

Bible-based prayers from Psalm 45, a song of praise to God who reigns forever in majesty, righteousness, and victory. Other Scriptures referenced in this episode include: 1 Chronicles 16:24–31, Psalm 33:4–5, Genesis 6:5, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Colossians 1:13–14, Matthew 28:18, Hebrews 10:24, 1 John 3:1, and 1 John 4:10–19.