1. Praying Praying in the Name of Jesus

2. Praying In the Name of Jesus Many in our society want to remove “in Jesus’ name” at the end of prayers Others make a habit of saying “in Jesus’ name” but may not fully understand what that means; it is just something you add on the end of a prayer Still others believe that a certain order of words must be used to end our prayers Jesus wanted his disciples to (ask) pray “in my name” (John 14:13-14). What does this mean?

3. Praying In the Name of Jesus The disciples were to ask “in his name” (Jn. 14:13-14; 15:16; 16:23) Christians are to give thanks “in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:20) and give “thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17)

4. The Prayer of the Christian Prayer has a privilege: “He that believes on me…” Prayer has a petition: “If you will ask…” Prayer has a provision: “in my name” Prayer has a promise: “Whatsoever … I will do it” Prayer has a purpose: “the Father may be glorified”

5. In the Name of Jesus “In the name of Jesus” certainly refers to the authority of Jesus (all that a name stands for) – receive a little child (Mt. 18:5) – gathered together (Mt. 18:20) – come in (Mt. 21:9; 23:29; 24:5) – mighty work (Mk. 9:39)

6. In the Name of Jesus “In the name of Jesus” certainly refers to the authority of Jesus – cast out demons (Mk. 16:17) – H.S. sent (Jn. 14:26) – ask anything (Jn. 14: 13-14; 15:16)

7. In the Name of Jesus “In the name of Jesus” certainly refers to the authority of Jesus – stand here whole (Acts 3:6,16; 4:10) – not to speak or teach (Lk. 24:47; Acts 4:18; 5:40; 9:27,29; Jas. 5:10) – deliver such a one (1 Cor. 5:4) – do all (Col. 3:17)

8. In the Name of Jesus “In the name of Jesus” certainly refers to the authority of Jesus – command (2 Thess. 3:6) – anoint with oil (Jas. 5:14)

9. In the Name of Jesus “In the name of Jesus” certainly refers to asking according to God’s will – 1 John 3:21-22 – 1 John 5:14-14

10. In the Name of Jesus Praying “in the name of Jesus” also refers to Jesus’ role as mediator between us and God (Jn. 16:23-26) – These words are spoken in the context of Jesus going back to his Father (Jn. 14:12; 16:28) – Before Jesus ascended, the disciples asked Jesus directly; soon they would ask the Father through Jesus – Before Jesus ascended, he was not in the role of a mediator; soon he would be

11. In the Name of Jesus 23 And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be made full. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in dark sayings: the hour cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in dark sayings, but shall tell you plainly of the Father. 26 In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you; 27 for the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came forth from the Father. 28 I came out from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go unto the Father (John 16:23-28)

12. Prayer Through Our One Mediator Jesus is our intercessor – Romans 8:34 (prayer is in the context) Jesus is our mediator – 1 Timothy 2:5 (prayer is in the context) Jesus is our high priest – Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:14-16 prayer is in the context); 7:24-28; 9:24 Jesus is our advocate – 1 John 2:1-2 (prayer is in the context)

13. Praying in the Name of Jesus We have direct access to the Father that others do not have We have a close communication with the Father that others do not have We have a ready power available with the Father that others do not have We have a strong confidence in the Father’s answer that others do not have