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Lesson guide: People who prayed

Hannah, Samuel, Nehemiah, Daniel, Jonah, Jesus, Paul and Silas: prayer in the Kids Bible stories.

Prayers in the stories

Hannah prayed for a child (1 Samuel 1:10-11). Nehemiah prayed when he heard about Jerusalem and again before answering the king (Nehemiah 1:4; 2:4). Daniel prayed three times a day (Daniel 6:10). Jonah prayed inside the fish (Jonah 2:1). Jesus prayed all night before choosing the twelve (Luke 6:12). Paul and Silas prayed and sang in prison (Acts 16:25).

Activity

Play "Story review: People who prayed". Then read Matthew 6:9-13 together.

Stories in this guide

Daniel in the Lions' Den Jesus Calls His Disciples Jonah and the Great Fish Nehemiah Rebuilds Jerusalem Paul and Silas in Prison Samuel Hears God's Call

Bible passages

Matthew 6:9–13 Philippians 4:6