High-Stakes Petitions
This Queen risked her life to ask the King to save her people from a deadly plot.
Esther
He prayed in a lion’s den, and God shut the lions' mouths.
Daniel
This most famous Psalm begins with the comforting words, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
Psalm 23
from inside a "great fish," he offered a prayer of thanksgiving.
Jonah
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, "Not my ____, but thine, be done."
Will
After seeing his people suffering in Egypt, this man's prayers and dialogue with God led him to lead them to the Promised Land.
Moses
At the tomb of this friend, Jesus prayed aloud before shouting "Come forth!"
Lazarus
This Psalm (119) describes God's word as a "lamp" to the feet and a "____" to the path.
light
While he was chained between two soldiers in prison, the "constant prayer" of the church led to an angel helping him escape.
Peter
esus taught his followers this prayer, starting with "Our Father."
The Lord's Prayer
Jacob wrestled with a "man" all night in prayer and received this new name.
Israel
This leader’s prayer and raised staff caused the Red Sea to part.
Moses
n Psalm 46, God gives this 4-word command to those who are anxious: "Be ____, and know that I am God."
still
These three friends refused to bow to an idol and instead praised God while walking in the midst of a "burning fiery furnace."
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Jesus taught that if you have faith the size of this tiny seed, you can tell a mountain to move and it will.
Mustard Seed
He pleaded with God to spare Sodom if only 10 righteous people were found.
Abraham
This prophet prayed for fire to fall on Mount Carmel to prove God’s power.
Elijah
This Psalm (139) celebrates the power of God's creation, stating that every person is "fearfully and ____ made."
wonderfully
While being stoned for his faith, this first Christian martyr prayed, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them."
Stephen
Jesus taught that when we stand praying, we must do this first if we have anything against anyone, so God may do the same for us.
Forgive
This King’s life was extended by 15 years after he wept and prayed to God.
Hezekiah
This woman’s silent, tearful prayer for a child resulted in the birth of Samuel.
Hannah
David wrote this Psalm of deep repentance after his sin with Bathsheba, asking God to "Create in me a clean heart."
Psalm 51
King Manasseh’s prayer of repentance led to his release from this empire's chains.
Assyria
Jesus taught that some "stubborn" spirits only come out through prayer and ____.
Fasting