So fundamental to our faith and our relationship with God, prayer can be both public and private, communal and individual. Many learn to pray by listening to others, but how often do we turn to the Bible to understand what it is that we do when we pray? These insights reveal the remarkable real meaning of prayer, its power and its purpose.

William Barclay

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Foreword

Publisher’s Introduction

The essence of prayer’s request

The three great gifts

The charter of prayer

The laws of prayer

All is of God

The Christian’s prayer

The universality of the gospel

The way of prayer

Prayer for those in authority

The gifts of God

The peace of believing prayer

A praying Church

Unwearied in prayer

The sin of pride

Jesus’ prayer for his disciples

The soul’s battle in the garden

Your will be done (1)

Your will be done (2)

"For Barclay, everything to do with faith was important. There was no first and second league of engagement with Scripture or with God. It is as if he is so constantly excited by the subject matter that he hopes to infect the reader with his own sense of wonder at the riches which the Word of God has to offer." - from the Foreword by John Bell So fundamental to our faith and our relationship with God, prayer can be both public and private, communal and individual. Many learn to pray by listening to others, but how many turn to the Bible to understand what it is we do when we pray? These insights reveal the remarkable real meaning of prayer, its power and its purpose. Cutting through all the commercialism and superficiality that are increasingly typical of the great Christian events and themes, the Insights series brings the Bible vividly to life. With his wonderful communication skills and down-to-earth enthusiasm, Barclay brings hidden details into full view, enriching our appreciation of the entire New Testament and changing and deepening the meanings of many well-known stories.

'The William Barclay commentaries are absolutely fantastic and I wouldn't give up my set for anything.' -- Steve Chalke 'Barclay is essential reading.' -- Diane Louise Jordan 'The reappearance of these New Testament commentaries is a cultural event of the first order.' -- Ward Blanton, Senior Lecturer, Dept of Theology &amp; Religious Studies, University of Glasgow

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today.

'The William Barclay commentaries are absolutely fantastic and I wouldn't give up my set for anything.'

'The reappearance of these New Testament commentaries is a cultural event of the first order.'

This book by William Barclay explores the biblical foundations of prayer, its significance, and its diverse forms. Ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of prayer.

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This book explores what the Bible teaches us about prayer.

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A thoughtful Foreword by John Bell gives us an insight into the man who was William Barclay: a University Professor who prayed with his students before a lecture and wrote prayers to help others. In this little booklet, the publishers have taken passages from Barclay’s New Daily Bible Study series to make a collection concentrating our minds on the subject of prayer. Each excerpt starts with the Bible quotation followed by William Barclay’s teaching. This is never over our heads, yet never feels as though he is talking down to you. You seem to hear his voice quietly explaining things, carefully giving background to situations and all the while teaching us things we might have missed otherwise. He shows that prayer was central to Jesus’ life on earth, and needs to be central in our lives with him.

Prayer: What the Bible Tells Us About Prayer

Insights: Prayer

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