Prayers Jesus Prayed: Experiencing the Father Through the Prayers of His Son [Paperback]

Timothy Paul Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2002

LEARN TO PRAY AS JESUS DID--How did Jesus pray at the Temple and synagogues? How did he pray at the wedding at Cana? How can Jesus' ways of prayer help me love God more?

Uniquely and creatively, Timothy Paul Jones shows us Jesus at prayer by reconstructing the Jewish prayer customs that he would have participated in and by studying Jesus’ own prayer in the New Testament. And he helps us experience God the Father more personally by appreciating and imitating the way Jesus approached him.

Jesus was born a Jew and his parents raised him in a culture with a rich experience of prayer and worship. Each chapter of Prayers Jesus Prayed begins with a story about Jesus at prayer exactly as he would have according to Jewish customs and concludes with reflections that help us establish a lifestyle of prayer to God the Father.

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Jesus was born a Jew and his parents raised him in a culture with a rich experience of prayer and worship. Here, the author creatively presents Jesus at prayer by reconstructing the Jewish prayer customs that he would have participated in and by studying Jesus’ own prayer in the New Testament. His goal is to help readers come to experience the Father more personally by appreciating the way Jesus approached Him.

About the Author

Timothy Paul Jones is the Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church of Rolling Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he lives with his wife. He is the author of Christian History Made Easy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 215 pages
• Publisher: Vine Books (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569552444
• ISBN-13: 978-1569552445
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,282,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Timothy Paul Jones serves as professor of leadership and as associate vice president of Global Campus at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. Before coming to Southern Seminary, Dr. Jones led churches in Missouri and Oklahoma as a pastor and an associate pastor.

Dr. Jones has been widely recognized as a leading writer and researcher in the fields of apologetics, Christian education, and family ministry. Christian Retailing Magazine awarded Jones top honors in 2010 in the Christian education category for his book Christian History Made Easy. Charles Colson listed him as one of "four names you need to know" when responding to the new atheists. Jones has also received the Scholastic Recognition Award from the North American Professors of Christian Education for his research in faith development.

The son of a rural pastor, Dr. Jones earned his bachelor of arts degree in biblical studies at Manhattan Christian College. He holds the Master of Divinity degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City and the Doctor of Philosophy degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught biblical languages at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and at Oklahoma Baptist University, as well as lecturing on the reliability of the New Testament Gospels at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) at forums sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Despite his strong academic pedigree, Dr. Jones has shown a unique ability to communicate in an appealing, accessible style that has made him popular with the masses. He has authored or contributed to more than a dozen books, including Misquoting Truth, Trained in the Fear of God, and the CBA bestseller The Da Vinci Codebreaker. Widely sought as a commentator on theological topics, Dr. Jones has been interviewed on numerous radio and television programs, including WGN Morning News, Fox & Friends, Crosstalk America, and Bible Answer Man.

He is married to Rayann and they have two children, Hannah and Skylar.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You Need To Read This One, May 6, 2002

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Glenna Scott (Catoosa, Ok) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prayers Jesus Prayed: Experiencing the Father Through the Prayers of His Son (Paperback)

There are so many books now on "Prayer" but one that you should treat yourself to is Prayers Jesus Prayed. Mr. Jones did a great job in writing this book. Do yourself a big favor and buy this book and then get one for a friend too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, talented author, April 15, 2002

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john tittle (Catoosa, Ok USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prayers Jesus Prayed: Experiencing the Father Through the Prayers of His Son (Paperback)

Timothy's book brings prayer into focus with a style that I can understand. The book has helped align me with my Master. As I strive to become more Christ-like I see how Christ, in an intimate way, communicated with His Father. I am transported, in my mind's eye, to the personal lives of what ordinary people might have been like when Jesus walked the Earth. As I read God's Word now and review how Jesus prayed, my prayer life has become more effective.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, well planned book, April 9, 2002

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kevin kirk (Antelope, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prayers Jesus Prayed: Experiencing the Father Through the Prayers of His Son (Paperback)

This book was amazing! It helped improve my prayer life and made a lasting impression upon me. The author demonstrates remarkable knowledge on the subject and is well versed in the various aspects and approaches to prayer. A must read for anyone!