Jesus Withdrawing to Pray

For each of the following passages look at:

  1. The situation — what was the circumstance from which Jesus was withdrawing to pray?
  2. The prayer — what do we learn about how Jesus prayed (if anything)?
  3. The effect — what impact does Jesus’ prayer time have?

Luke 4:1-15 — Temptation in the wilderness

Mark 1:32-39 — Early in the morning

Luke 5:12-16 — Great crowds

Luke 6:12-16 — Choosing the apostles

Matthew 14:10-23 — Death of John the Baptist and feeding the 5000 (also Mark 6:30-46)

Luke 22:39-46 — Before His death

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