Bible Characters Who Prayed
Who prayed to God when he was in the belly of a big fish?
A) Jonah
B) Moses
C) Peter
Answer: A) Jonah
Jonah 2:1 – Jonah prayed while inside the fish, showing that we can pray anywhere!
What prayer did Jesus teach His disciples as a model?
A) The Lord’s Prayer
B) The Prayer of Jabez
C) The Psalms
Answer: A) The Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:9–13 – It teaches us to honor God, ask for daily needs, and forgive others.
Why do we pray?
A) To build a relationship with God
B) To earn God’s love
C) To show off to others
Answer: A) To build a relationship with God
Prayer is like talking with your best friend. God wants to hear from us!
Which part of the Bible is filled with prayers and songs?
A) Proverbs
B) Psalms
C) Acts
Answer: B) Psalms
Psalms are prayers and praises to God like a songbook of conversations with Him.
Who prayed for wisdom and God gave it to him?
A) Solomon
B) David
C) Paul
Answer: A) Solomon
1 Kings 3:9 – God gave Solomon wisdom because he asked instead of asking for riches or power.
Where did Jesus often go to pray?
A) The marketplace
B) A quiet place like a mountain or garden
C) The temple only
Answer: B) A quiet place like a mountain or garden
Mark 1:35 – Jesus prayed alone to connect deeply with His Father.
When is the BEST time to pray?
A) At church only
B) Before meals only
C) Anytime, anywhere
Answer: C) Anytime, anywhere
1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray without ceasing means God is always ready to listen.
Who should we pray for?
A) Just ourselves
B) Only our friends
C) Ourselves, friends, and even people we don’t like
Answer: C) Ourselves, friends, and even people we don’t like
Matthew 5:44 – Jesus said to pray for our enemies too!
Who prayed for rain to stop and later for it to start again?
A) Elijah
B) Noah
C) Joseph
Answer: A) Elijah
James 5:17–18 – Elijah’s prayers show the power of prayer when we trust God.
What did Jesus pray for before He was arrested?
A) That His disciples would have lots of money
B) That the Father’s will would be done
C) That everyone would like Him
Answer: B) That the Father’s will would be done
Luke 22:42 – Jesus trusted God’s plan even when it was hard.
Prayer is like:
A) Sending a text to God and waiting for His reply
B) A magic spell to make what we want happen
C) A secret password to get into heaven
Answer: A) Sending a text to God and waiting for His reply
God wants real conversation with us, not just wish lists.
What can we include when we pray?
A) Praise, thanks, confession, and requests
B) Just a list of things we want
C) Silence only
Answer: A) Praise, thanks, confession, and requests
An easy way to remember is
P.T.C.R.: Praise, Thanks, Confess, Request.
Who prayed three times a day even when it was against the king’s law?
A) Daniel
B) Peter
C) Joshua
Answer: A) Daniel
Daniel 6:10 – Daniel’s prayer life reminds us to stay faithful even when it’s hard.
What happened right after Jesus prayed and fed 5,000 people?
A) The disciples took a nap
B) Everyone shared their own lunch
C) The crowd was amazed and God was glorified
Answer: C) The crowd was amazed and God was glorified
John 6:11 – Jesus gave thanks before the miracle, showing gratitude in prayer.
What should we do if God doesn’t answer right away?
A) Stop praying forever
B) Trust Him and keep praying
C) Yell louder so He hears
Answer: B) Trust Him and keep praying
Psalm 27:14 – Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart.
What happens when we pray together as a group?
A) Nothing changes
B) God ignores group prayers
C) God’s power is at work, and we encourage each other
Answer: C) God’s power is at work, and we encourage each other
Matthew 18:20 – Where two or three gather in His name, He is there.