Praying the Bible , livre ebook

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2002, 2016 Wesley and Stacey Campbell
Published by Chosen Books
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.chosenbooks.com
Chosen Books is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
www.bakerpublishinggroup.com
Ebook edition created 2016
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
ISBN 978-1-4412-3030-0
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016938470
Scripture quotations identified NIV taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified ESV are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2011
Scripture quotations identified NASB are from the New American Standard Bible®, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org )
Scripture quotations identified NIV 2011 are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Scripture quotations identified NKJV are from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations identified TPT are from The Passion Translation®: The Psalms: Poetry on Fire, Proverbs: Wisdom from Above, Song of Songs: Divine Romance, John: Eternal Love, Luke and Acts: To the Lovers of God, and Letters from Heaven: By the Apostle Paul. Copyright © 2014, 2015. Used by permission of BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC, Racine, Wisconsin, USA. www.thepassiontranslation.com. All rights reserved.
Throughout, all emphasis—boldfacing and italicizing—in Scripture has been added by the authors.
Cover design by Gearbox
Endorsements
“Having worked with young people my whole ministry life, I can testify that Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers is a life-changing book! If you pray these prayers, your communion with God will change, your life will change . . . in fact, the whole world will change. Pray The Book of Prayers !”
Banning Liebscher, founder and pastor, Jesus Culture
“As a leader who is passionate for the global 24/7 prayer and worship movement, I love Wesley and Stacey Campbell. They are a true father and mother in the body of Christ and have been fueling the prayer movement for years. Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers is the resource that everyone needs. It is practical, helpful and inspiring. I want to see it in every burn furnace I work with. Thanks, Wesley and Stacey. You have done our generation a fantastic service!”
Sean Feucht, founder, Burn 24/7; author, Fire and Fragrance , Culture of Revival , Integrity: Character of the Kingdom ; recording artist
“This is one of the most valuable tools that intercessors could use for prayer.”
Cindy Jacobs, co-founder, Generals International
“Nothing could connect heaven and earth more powerfully than praying God’s Word. Wesley and Stacey Campbell’s Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers will guide you into this dynamic experience.”
C. Peter Wagner, founding chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute
“What a wonderful and timely book! For years I’ve longed to see a compilation of practical, biblical prayers set forth in a simple way to teach believers how to pray the Bible. No prayer is more powerful than that which pleads God’s promises. This marvelous book is clearly a heaven-sent answer in response to that deep desire.”
Dr. Dick Eastman, international president, Every Home for Christ
“Praying the Bible has just gotten easier! Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers shows how to pray the Bible through directions and examples missing from many other prayer books. A more intimate and close relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ awaits you. Read on!”
Dutch Sheets, author, Intercessory Prayer
“As every church uses either hymnals or an overhead projector for worship, every intercessory ministry should use Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers in their prayer rooms! We have waited for years for such a resource—finally it is here! A practical, inspiring tool to give you language to commune with God. Extraordinary!”
James W. Goll, founder, God Encounters; international bestselling author, The Seer , The Lifestyle of a Prophet and many more
“Learning to pray the Bible changed my life and connected me to the heart of God more than anything I’ve ever done. If you take the tools in this book and use them consistently, you will grow in love for God and knowledge of Him.”
Misty Edwards, senior leader and worship leader, International House of Prayer
“I love Wesley and Stacey’s stuff. Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers will equip youth everywhere with the resource needed to carry out this sweeping prayer revolution. I highly recommend this book!”
Lou Engle, The Elijah Revolution and TheCall
“When Wesley and Stacey came and preached on Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers , the entire concept and application was revolutionary to us. You, too, can learn this timeless art of prayer through the oldest form known to man. Praying and declaring God’s Word is powerful, and I know that it will change your life. Practice and experience this book!”
Beni Johnson, author, The Happy Intercessor and Healthy and Free
“Having worked with hundreds of thousands of new believers, we find they need one thing more than anything else: their own intimate, personal connection with God. Through meditating on the Word, through prayer and worship, and simply through time in the secret place, we find ourselves growing in glorious intimacy with the One who is worthy of our entire lives. Praying the Bible is a practical resource that helps everyone, whether they are the newest believers or have walked with God for many years. It’s a simple guide to help all lovers of God grow in their pursuit of Him.”
Heidi G. Baker, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO, Iris Global
Dedication
To Mike Bickle, who first taught me to pray the Bible, and is now inspiring the world to pray in International Houses of Prayer (IHOPs) everywhere.
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 7
Foreword by Mike Bickle 17
Preface 21
Introduction 25
Section One: Theophanies 37
Introduction 39
Visions of God 45
Ezekiel 1:1, 3–28
Yahweh and the Ten Commandments 49
Exodus 19:16–20; 20:1–21
Show Me Your Glory 52
Exodus 33:15–19; 34:5–8, 29
Eyes and Wings 54
Ezekiel 10:1–22
Here I Am, Send Me 58
Isaiah 6:1–8
The Ancient of Days 59
Daniel 7:9–10, 13–14, 18, 21–22, 26–27
The Heavenly Man in Linen 61
Daniel 10:1–3, 5–21; 12:8–10
The Glorified Son of Man 64
Revelation 1:9–18
The Heavenly Throne Room 66
Revelation 4:1–11
Faithful and True 68
Revelation 19:11–16
Section Two: The Psalms 69
Introduction 71
Blessed Is the Man 77
Psalm 1:1–6
You Know All About Me 78
Psalm 139:1–24
A Prayer of Repentance 81
Psalm 51:1–19
Save Me, O God 83
Psalm 16:1–11
The Lord Is My Shepherd 84
Psalm 23
Battle Hymn of the King 85
Psalm 18:1–14, 16–29, 31–43, 46, 49–50
Under the Shadow of His Wings 89
Psalm 91
Better Is One Day 91
Psalm 84
Jesus’ Prayer from the Cross 93
Psalm 22
The Missionary Psalm 96
Psalm 67
A Prayer for Leaders 97
Psalm 20
A Blessing Psalm of Ascents 98
Psalm 128
Section Three: Prayers of Wisdom 99
Introduction 101
A Time for Everything 105
Ecclesiastes 3:1–8, 11
Wisdom Calls Out 106
Proverbs 2:1–6; 9:10–11; 7:4; 23:12; 4:7
The Righteous Workman 107
Proverbs 24:30–34; 23:4; 14:23; 10:4–5; 26:13–14; 18:9; 22:29
Let My Words Be Few 108
Psalm 39:1; Proverbs 13:3; 18:21; 12:18; 10:19; 15:1; 20:3; 12:16; 25:15; Ecclesiastes 5:2
Deliver Me from Evil 109
Job 31:1, 4; Proverbs 6:24–27, 29; 30:20; 6:32–33; 2:18–19; 5:15, 18–19, 21
Mercy 110
Proverbs 14:31; 22:2, 22–23; 29:7; 19:17; Job 29:12–13, 15–17, 25
Virtue and Honor 111
Proverbs 4:20, 22–23; 21:21; 4:24, 26; 22:1; 3:9–10; 13:20; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 10:27
The Way of a King 112
Proverbs 30:29–31; 25:2; 8:15–16; Ecclesiastes 4:13; Proverbs 29:4, 14; 31:2–5, 8
In Praise of the Noble Wife 113
Proverbs 31:10–12, 14–18, 20, 23, 25–31
The Whole Duty of Man 114
Ecclesiastes 12:1–7, 13–14
Section Four: The Song of Songs 115
Introduction 117
Beginnings of Intimacy and Revelation 123
Song of Songs 1:2–7
Faint with Love 125
Song of Songs 1:15–2:7
Embracing the Lover’s Coming 127
Song of Songs 2:8–17
The Dark Night of Love 129
Song of Songs 3:1–5
The Might of the Lover 130
Song of Songs 3:6–11
The Beauty of the Beloved 131
Song of Songs 4:7–12, 15–16
Anticipation 133
Song of Songs 5:2–8
Altogether Lovely 135
Song of Songs 5:9–16
The Ravished Bridegroom 137
Song of Songs 6:4–10, 13
The Bridal Seal of Divine Fire 139
Song of Songs 8:5–7, 12–14
Section Five: Prayers of the Prophets 141
Introduction 143
Hear, O Israel! 147
Deuteronomy 6:4–12
Meditating on the Law 148
Joshua 1:7–9
The Prayer of Jabez—“Oh, That You Would Bless Me” 149
1 Chronicles 4:9–10
Face to the Wall—“A Prayer for Healing” 150
Isaiah 38:1–3, 10–14; 2 Kings 20:4–6; Isaiah 38:15–20
Job’s Confession 153
Job 1:6–21; 19:25–27; 42:2–3, 5–6
Our Eyes Are on You 155
2 Chronicles 20:2–12, 14–15, 17
The Valley of Dry Bones 157
Ezekiel 37:1–14
Intercession for a Nation 159
Daniel 9:1–8, 11–12, 14–19
“Thank You, God”—David’s Prayer 162
1 Chronicles 17:16–27
Wholehearted Devotion 164
1 Chronicles 29:10–20, 22
The Aaronic Blessing 166
Numbers 6:22–27
Section S