Old Testament Examples

Shaunelius Sterns
Sep 30, 2024
2 min read

Here are some Old Testament examples of prayer:

*Psalm 119*

1. Structure: 22 eight-line stanzas, each beginning with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

2. Themes: Love for God's law, prayer for guidance, and protection from persecution.

3. Key verses:

- "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (v. 105)

- "I will meditate on your precepts and consider your ways." (v. 15)

*Daniel 6:10*

1. Context: Daniel defies King Darius's ban on praying to anyone but the king.

2. Daniel's prayer:

- "He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done previously." (Dan 6:10)

3. Themes: Faithfulness, obedience, and trust in God's sovereignty.

*Other Old Testament Examples*

1. Moses' intercession for Israel (Ex 32:11-14, 30-34)

2. Hannah's prayer for a child (1 Sam 1:9-18)

3. David's prayers in Psalms (e.g., Ps 23, 51, 138)

4. Elijah's prayer for rain (1 Kgs 18:41-46)

5. Hezekiah's prayer for healing (2 Kgs 20:1-11)

*Lessons from Old Testament Prayers*

1. Persistence: Daniel prayed three times a day despite danger.

2. Gratitude: Psalm 119 expresses thanks for God's law.

3. Faithfulness: Moses and David prayed despite adversity.

4. Humility: Hannah acknowledged God's sovereignty.

5. Trust: Elijah trusted God for rain.

*Reflection Questions*

1. How can you incorporate regular prayer into your daily routine?

2. What role does gratitude play in your prayers?

3. How do you balance faithfulness with obedience to authority?

4. What can you learn from the persistence of Old Testament prayer warriors?

5. How does prayer strengthen your relationship with God?

*Additional Resources*

1. "The Prayer Life of Jesus" by R.A. Torrey

2. "Old Testament Prayers" by Walter Brueggemann

3. "The Psalms: A Commentary" by Artur Weiser

Would you like:

- More Bible study resources

- Prayer prompts and guides

- Devotional or reflection materials

- Historical context and background

- Comparative analysis with New Testament teachings

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