ESV Prayer Bible

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The ESV Prayer Bible was created to help you reflect on God’s Word through prayer. With 400+ historical prayers linked to key passages throughout the biblical text, this volume demonstrates the connection between the words God has spoken to us in the Bible and the words we speak back to him in prayer. Featuring the prayers of the early church fathers, Puritans, Protestant Reformers, and more, along with an introductory essay by Donald Whitney and prayer-related book introductions, this edition helps readers pursue a deeper communion with God as they combine their personal Bible reading with prayer. 

• Single-column, paragraph format
• 400+ historical prayers interspersed throughout the Bible text
• Prayer-related book introductions providing insight into how to use each specific book in prayer
• Introductory essay by professor Donald S. Whitney, author of Praying the Bible, explaining how and why to pray the Bible
• User guide
• Author index featuring bios of historical contributors and relevant page numbers
• Comprehensive index featuring every time prayer is mentioned in the entire Bible
• Concordance
• Reading plans

1,920 pages

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“Hearing God’s voice (in the Scriptures) and having his ear (in prayer) belong together. He is God; we are not. He takes the initiative and speaks first, revealing himself in his Word. But then, wonder upon wonder, he stops and stoops and wants to hear from us. We call it prayer. Our having God’s ear is as sure as our having his Son. And the heart of it is not getting things from God but getting God himself. How fitting to press God’s Word and our prayers together in this Bible. I will cherish this labor of love for years to come.”

--- David Mathis, Executive Editor, desiringGod.org; Pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota; author, Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines

“I was immediately thrilled when I saw the ESV Prayer Bible. At every turn, we are given tools and direction to inspire and encourage our prayer lives. Nothing is more important in prayer than learning to pray Scripture. It is the foundation of a praying life.”

--- Paul E. Miller, Executive Director, seeJesus; author, A Praying Life and J-Curve