Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Prayer in the Early Church: An Overview From the Book of Acts

Acts 2:42 – And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

1. Prayer was a prioritized practice in the church

Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:42

2. Prayer encouraged fellow believers during persecution

Acts 4:23-24

3. Prayer was an essential part of church leadership

Acts 6:4

4. Prayer strengthened believers during extreme suffering

Acts 7:54-60

5. Prayer was the first sign of new life in Christ

Acts 9:11

6. Prayer was practiced earnestly and dependently

Acts 12:1-5

7. Prayer affirmed and commissioned mission work

Acts 13:1-3

8. Prayer affirmed and committed spiritual leadership

Acts 14:23

9. Prayer was a tool of evangelism

Acts 16:25

10. Prayer was the foundation for spiritual fellowship

Acts 20:36, Acts 21:5

11. Prayer identified believers publicly with the Lord

Acts 28:8