Can I ask God for anything?
God invites us to ask boldly. Discover what He promises and how to pray according to His will.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Peter and John Before the Council
Peter and John are arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin for healing in Jesus' name. Peter, filled with the Spirit, proclaims that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus. The council is amaze...
The Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing
Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, riding a colt while crowds shout Hosanna. He curses a fruitless fig tree, cleanses the temple of merchants, and teaches about faith and prayer when the disciples see th...
Persistent Prayer and True Humility
Jesus teaches persistence in prayer through the parable of the persistent widow. The Pharisee and tax collector reveal that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Jesus welcomes children...
The Widow's Offering and Signs of the End
Jesus commends a poor widow who gives all she has. He prophesies the destruction of the temple and Jerusalem, warning of wars, earthquakes, persecution, and cosmic signs before His return. He calls Hi...
The Ascension and Waiting for the Spirit
Jesus gives final instructions to His apostles, promising they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes. He ascends to heaven while they watch. The apostles return to Jerusalem to pray and wait, ...
Healing at the Temple Gate
Peter and John heal a lame man at the temple's Beautiful Gate, creating opportunity for Peter to preach. He proclaims that faith in Jesus' name has healed this man and calls the crowd to repent. He po...
Stephen's Speech and Martyrdom
Stephen delivers a sweeping speech tracing Israel's history of rejecting God's messengers. He accuses his hearers of resisting the Holy Spirit like their fathers. Enraged, they stone him. Stephen sees...
Praise the Name of the LORD
Psalm 135 calls all servants of God to praise His name, recounting His mighty acts in creation and redemption and mocking the emptiness of idols.
I Give You Thanks with My Whole Heart
Psalm 138 is David's passionate thanksgiving for God's answered prayer, confident that the LORD will fulfill His purpose for David's life.
Jesus' High Priestly Prayer
In His final hours before the cross, Jesus prays for Himself, for His disciples, and for all future believers—asking the Father to glorify Him, protect His followers, and unite all believers in perf...
The River of Life and Jesus Is Coming Soon
A river of the water of life flows from God's throne through the city; the tree of life yields fruit monthly, its leaves for healing. The curse is no more. Jesus declares: "Behold, I am coming soon." ...
The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Practices
Jesus teaches on private spiritual disciplines—giving, prayer, and fasting—and warns against serving money. He calls His followers to trust the Father for provision rather than being consumed by a...
The Sermon on the Mount: Judging, Prayer, and Two Paths
Jesus concludes His great sermon with warnings against hypocritical judgment, an invitation to persistent prayer, and the sobering choice between two gates, two trees, and two foundations.
The Death of John the Baptist and Feeding of Five Thousand
Herod beheads John the Baptist after a rash oath. Jesus withdraws but is followed by crowds. He feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish, walks on water, and invites Peter to come. Wherever H...
The Plot, the Anointing, the Betrayal, and Gethsemane
Jesus is anointed at Bethany as religious leaders plot His death and Judas agrees to betray Him. At the Last Supper, Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper and predicts Peter's denial. In Gethsemane, He a...
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