Category Archives: Part 5, Ezra to John

The Last Prayer of the Bible: A Prayer for Prosperity and Health

  3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.   In this last recorded biblical prayer, John is concerned about his friend Gauis’ health. Whether he … Continue reading

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Paul’s Three Thessalonian Benedictions

  2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good … Continue reading

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3 Reasons Why Paul Thanked God for the Thessalonians— 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

  2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, 4 so that we … Continue reading

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A Prayer to Be Preserved Blameless At His Coming — 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

  1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, … Continue reading

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Paul Prays for the Thessalonian Church, To Be Filled With Love — from I Thessalonians 3:9-13

  1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God, 10 night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face … Continue reading

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Paul Prays For the Thessalonians with Much Thanks

  1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, 3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ … Continue reading

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Paul’s Beautiful and Graceful Prayer for the Colossian Church

I saw this beautiful grey heron on my nature walk today. I’ve never seen one like it.   While being imprisoned in Rome, Paul told the Colossians, in his letter to them, that whenever he prayed for them he was … Continue reading

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Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians from a Roman Prison

  Paul wrote to the Philippians from a Roman prison. He wanted them to know how thankful he was to God for them and for their fellowship (partnership) in the gospel.  He also told them that he was praying and … Continue reading

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Ephesians 3:16-19: Paul’s Four-Point-Prayer that Flows from His Heart

  Ephesians 3:16-19 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that … Continue reading

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Paul’s Prayer to Know Our Hope, Riches and Power in Christ — Ephesians 1:16-23

  Basically, this prayer (below) by Paul is a request that the Ephesians might have wisdom to know what the Father has made the Lord Jesus Christ to be unto them: mainly, (1) that they might know the hope of … Continue reading

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