Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Examples of Answered Prayer

When Daniel and his fellows were about to be slain because the wise men of Babylon could not reveal to Nebuchadnezzar his dream, how did God answer their united prayers? BR-ASI9 416.2

“Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.” Daniel 2:19. BR-ASI9 416.3

When Peter was imprisoned and about to be executed by Herod, what did the church do? BR-ASI9 416.4

“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” Acts 12:5. BR-ASI9 416.5

How were their prayers answered? BR-ASI9 416.6

“Behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him. . . . And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. . . . And they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.” Acts 12:7-10. BR-ASI9 416.7

Because Solomon asked for wisdom rather than for long life and riches, what besides wisdom did God give him? BR-ASI9 416.8

“Because thou hast asked this thing, . . . behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart. . . . And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour.” 1 Kings 3:11-13. BR-ASI9 416.9

Note.—The following are some things we are taught in the Scriptures to pray for: BR-ASI9 416.10

(1) For daily bread. Matthew 6:11. (2) For the forgiveness of sin. 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 32:5, 6; 1 John 1:9; 5:16. (3) For the Holy Spirit. Luke 11:13; Zechariah 10:1; John 14:16. (4) For deliverance in the hour of temptation and danger. Matthew 6:13; John 17:11, 15; Proverbs 3:26; Psalm 91; Matthew 24:20. (5) For wisdom and understanding. James 1:5; 1 Kings 3:9; Daniel 2:17-19. (6) For peaceable and quiet lives. 1 Timothy 2:1, 2. (7) For the healing of the sick. James 5:14, 15; 2 Kings 20:1-11. (8) For the prosperity of the ministers of God and the gospel. Ephesians 6:18, 19; Colossians 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 3:1. (9) For those who suffer for the truth’s sake. Hebrews 13:3; Acts 12:5. (10) For kings, rulers, and all in authority. 1 Timothy 2:1, 2; Ezra 6:10. (11) For temporal prosperity. 2 Corinthians 9:10; James 5:17, 18. (12) For our enemies. Matthew 5:44. (13) For all saints. Ephesians 6:18. (14) For all men. 1 Timothy 2:1. (15) For the Lord to vindicate His cause. 1 Kings 18:30-39. (16) For the coming of Christ and of God’s kingdom. Matthew 6:10; Revelation 22:20. BR-ASI9 416.11