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Why did Jesus pray?

April 26, 2017Jesus Pray

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Why did Jesus pray?

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If He is God, why did Jesus pray? Prayer was an important part of Jesus’ life. Many times in the Gospels, we read that Jesus prayed or went alone to pray apart from the disciples. Why did Jesus pray? Jesus prayed because of His relationship with the Father. In John chapter 17, we find Jesus’ high priestly prayer. This prayer is Jesus’ intercession for the disciples and all who would believe in Him because of their testimony (John 17:20). In this prayer, we see Jesus’ relationship with the Father and the confidence that He has in His Father’s perfect provision and plan. Jesus’ relationship with the Father was the power that brought salvation to man. Jesus laid aside His glory and took on the mantle of flesh (Philippians 2:5-8) and while He wore that mantle, He was obedient to the Father. Why did Jesus pray? Jesus prayed because of His dependence upon and His obedience to the Father. Jesus said, “I can of Mine own Self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and My judgment is just; because I se