Bible verse raising prayer alter in new testament
Here are some Bible verses related to raising prayers and altars in the New Testament:
Raising Prayers
- Matthew 6:6-8: "But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." (Jesus teaches us to pray sincerely and not to use empty words.)
- Luke 18:1-8: "And he told them a parable, saying, 'The Lord even spake thus; a certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. And he said likewise to him, Be thou over five cities. And another came, saying, Lord, behold thy pound, which I kept back by thee in a napkin: For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man; thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow. Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required it with usury? And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'" (Jesus teaches us to be faithful and diligent in our prayers, just like the nobleman's servants who were given money to invest.)
- James 5:13-18: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." (James encourages believers to pray for each other, especially when someone is sick or suffering.)
Raising Altars
- Matthew 14:13-21: "Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the people heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he came ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As the sun began to set, they came to Jesus and said to him, 'Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they for so many?' Jesus said, 'Have the people sit down in groups of about fifty each.' They did so, and Jesus took the five loaves and the two fish and, looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. For there were about five thousand men who were with him, in addition to women and children. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they picked up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children." (Jesus raises an altar of bread and fish to feed the hungry crowd.)
- Luke 17:11-19: "On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, 'Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!' When he saw them he said, 'Go and show yourselves to the priests.' And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving thanks to him. And he was a Samaritan. Jesus answered, 'Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?' And he said to him, 'Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.'" (Jesus raises an altar of healing and forgiveness, and one of the lepers returns to give thanks and praise.)
Remember that these verses are not exhaustive, and there are many more examples of raising prayers and altars in the New Testament.