Should I Pray to Jesus or God?
Christina answers a very good question from our Beloved sister, Sherry from the Bronx. In this video I answer her question on do we pray to Jesus or God?
Answer
Although God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are one, they play different roles. Sherry from the Bronx wonders what it means to pray to both Jesus and God at the same time.
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Where in the Bible does it say to pray to Jesus?
The teaching of Jesus on prayer ( Matthew 6:5-8 )
What is the difference between Jesus and God?
God is regarded as the supreme creator of all living and non-living things, as well as the bible and invisible things, whereas Jesus was a Messiah or saviour, and God is defined as perfection, whereas Jesus attained perfection through his sufferings during his lifetime.
Why does God want us to pray?
God’s desire, according to the book of Ephesians, is for us to pray “on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (Ephesians 6:18). We turn to prayer because it is the most personal way to experience God, encounter Him, and grow in knowledge of Him.
What prayers did Jesus pray?
The canonical gospels mention Jesus praying to God several times, including three times on the cross:
- “Father, forgive them
- for they do not know what they do” (Luke 23:34)
- “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34)
- “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit” (Luke 23:46)
- “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34
Can Goku beat Jesus?
LOUIS u2014 In his homily on Sunday, local priest Father Johnathan Samson admitted that anime character Goku could beat up Jesus, the son of God, if they ever fought. u201cI’m reluctant to admit it, but it’s true. u201cThe guy’s big thing was coming back from the dead, but Goku’s done it like three times.
Does God call us to pray?
So why does the Lord ask us to pray when He already knows the answer? It’s because prayer brings us into His presence, unlocks the power of His Spirit in us, and brings healing and guidance… and in making our requests known to Him, He often answers questions we haven’t asked yet.
Does God command us to pray?
u201cThen Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.u201d As you can see, the Bible commands us to pray and tells us what it accomplishes, so take advantage of this wonderful gift known as prayer.
What are the 4 types of prayer?
u201cPrayer is the raising of the mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God,u201d writes John Damascene. This definition encompasses the four main types of prayer: adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication.
What was Jesus last prayer?
Given that it is an intercession for the coming Church, John 17:1u201326 is commonly known as the Farewell Prayer or the High Priestly Prayer, and it is by far the longest prayer of Jesus in any of the gospels.
Why is the number 7 a holy number?
In the Old Testament, the world was created in six days and God rested on the seventh, establishing the basis for the seven-day week that we use today, while in the New Testament, the number seven symbolizes the unity of the four corners of the Earth with the Holy Trinity.
What is the most famous prayer?
The “Lord’s Prayer” is the most popular Christian prayer, and it is how Jesus taught his disciples to pray, according to the gospel accounts (e.g. Matthew 6:9-13).