Luke who in his Gospel emphasizes the humanity of Jesus stresses the prayer life of Jesus.
1. Jesus SHOWED us how to pray (Luke gives 9 examples of Jesus praying)
1) Jesus prayed before important occasions (Luke 3:21-22).
2) Jesus prayed after a hard day’s work (Luke 5:16).
3) Jesus prayed before important decisions (Luke 6:12, 13).
4) Jesus prayed at ordinary times (Luke 9:18).
5) Jesus prayed and was transformed (Luke 9:28-29).
6) Jesus prayed and provided an example (Luke 11:1).
7) Jesus prayed for others (Luke 22:32).
8) Jesus prayed for strength (Luke 22:39-46).
9) Jesus prayed before his death (Luke 23:46).
2. Jesus TAUGHT us how to pray
A. Jesus taught us one lesson on prayer (the Model Prayer) (Luke 11:1-4)
1) We first focus on God in worship (Luke 11:2)
2) Then we focus on Man’s needs (Luke 11:3-4)
B. Jesus taught us four illustrations on prayer
1) The Parable of the Importunate Friend (Luke 11:5-10)
God answers our intercessory prayers for others.
2) The Parable of the Human Father (Luke 11:11-13)
God answers our personal prayers for our spiritual needs
3) The Parable of the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8)
God answers our prayers for vengeance
4) The Parable of Two Prayers (Luke 18:9-14)
God only answers the prayers of the humble
(See Prayer in the Book of Acts)