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Christ's Command to His Disciples on Prayer and Fasting #6

Christ's Command to His Disciples on Prayer and Fasting #6. Matthew 9:15 Jesus said to them, "Can the wedding guests mourn while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and then they will fast." Matthew 6:16 "And when…"

Pastor Francisco Gomez · 6 min

Matthew 9:15 Jesus said to them: Can the wedding guests mourn while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and then they will fast.

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward.

Mark 9:29 And He said to them: This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.

Luke 2:37 and she was a widow of about eighty-four years. She never left the temple, worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer.

James 1:5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.

John 14:13 Whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and request. Stay alert, and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Luke 6:27-28 But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Matthew 5:44 But I say to you: Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat and persecute you;

James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Matthew 6:7 And when you pray, do not use meaningless repetition, as the Gentiles do, who think they will be heard because of their many words.

Mark 11:24-25 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:25 And whenever you stand praying, forgive anyone you may have something against, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.

2 Timothy 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day;

1 John 5:14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.

1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

Matthew 21:13 and He said to them: It is written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer," but you have made it a den of robbers.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward.

Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not lose heart,

Luke 22:40 When He came to the place, He said to them: Pray that you may not enter into temptation.

Ephesians 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and petition, and keeping watch with all perseverance, interceding for all the saints;

Romans 12:12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, faithful in prayer;

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

John 14:12-13 Truly, truly I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do, and even greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:13 And whatever you ask in my name, I will do it, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

1 John 5:16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not lead to death, he should pray, and God will give him life — this is for those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should pray about that.

1 Corinthians 14:13 Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret it.

1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brothers, pray for us.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it was with you,

Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in every way.

Romans 15:30 Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in earnest prayer to God on my behalf,

Colossians 4:2-3 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,

Reasons Why We Can and Must Pray

Pray without ceasing

Pray with faith

Pray according to God's will

Pray for your enemies

Pray to receive gifts and wisdom,

Pray for healing, pray for deliverance

To have greater spiritual authority

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Matthew 7:7-8 · John 14:13 · Ephesians 6:18 · Luke 6:27-28 · 1 John 5:14 · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · Colossians 4:2 · Matthew 6:6

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