Topical Bible: The Jews: Pray Importunately For

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The Jewish people hold a significant place in biblical history and theology, being the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the chosen people through whom God revealed His law and promises. The Scriptures encourage believers to pray earnestly and persistently for the Jewish people, recognizing their unique role in God's redemptive plan and the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.

Biblical Basis for Prayer

1. God's Covenant with Israel: The Bible emphasizes God's enduring covenant with the Jewish people. In Genesis 12:2-3, God promises Abraham, "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." This covenant underscores the importance of praying for the Jewish nation, as they are integral to God's plan for blessing the world.

2. Pray for Peace and Prosperity: Psalm 122:6-7 instructs believers to "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you prosper. May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.'" Jerusalem, as the historical and spiritual center of the Jewish people, is a focal point for prayer, seeking peace and prosperity for the city and its inhabitants.

3. Intercession for Salvation: The Apostle Paul, in Romans 10:1, expresses his deep desire for the salvation of the Jewish people: "Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation." This highlights the importance of praying for the spiritual awakening and salvation of the Jewish people, that they may come to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.

4. Restoration and Fulfillment of Prophecy: The Bible contains numerous prophecies concerning the restoration of Israel and the Jewish people. Ezekiel 36:24-28 speaks of God gathering the Israelites from the nations and bringing them back to their own land, promising a new heart and spirit. Believers are encouraged to pray for the fulfillment of these prophecies, recognizing their significance in God's ultimate plan.

5. Pray for Protection and Deliverance: Throughout history, the Jewish people have faced persecution and adversity. Psalm 121:4-5 assures that "Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep. The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand." Praying for the protection and deliverance of the Jewish people aligns with God's promise to watch over them.

Importunate Prayer

The concept of importunate prayer—persistent and fervent intercession—is exemplified in the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. Jesus teaches the importance of praying without losing heart, a principle that can be applied to praying for the Jewish people. Believers are called to be steadfast in their prayers, trusting in God's faithfulness to His promises.

Conclusion

The biblical mandate to pray for the Jewish people is rooted in God's covenant, His promises of peace and restoration, and the desire for their salvation. Through importunate prayer, believers participate in God's redemptive work, seeking His blessings and protection for the Jewish nation and the fulfillment of His prophetic word.

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Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love you.
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Isaiah 62:1,6,7
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burns.
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Jeremiah 31:7
For thus said the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish you, praise you, and say, O LORD, save your people, the remnant of Israel.
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Romans 10:1
Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
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Library

Mason -- Messiah's Throne
... the aid of your prayers, but far more importunately the aids ... from the recovery of
the rejected Jews to the ... You pray, "Thy kingdom come." But is the "kingdom of ...
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The Means of Grace
... receive of God, by this means, by importunately asking, what ... when thou hast shut
thy door, pray to thy ... Scriptures, saith he to the unbelieving Jews, for they ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 16 the means of.htm

Pleading
... Before the ancient Jews kept the passover, observe what ... has said, "men ought always
to pray and not to ... Come, then, come urgently, come importunately, come with ...
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Gethsemane
... when thou, the King of the Jews, art fastened to ... So pleading, earnestly, importunately,
yet mingling with it ... as a practical lesson""Rise and pray." When the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 9 1863/gethsemane.htm

Of Atheistical Discourse.
... of their negative Creed, that they are importunately diligent to ... none to believe
in, none to pray to? ... revelations was committed to writing, the Jews were such ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section iii of atheistical discourse.htm

A Solemn Embassy
... Therefore, we pray you to put down your weapons. ... are we to press you urgently, instantly,
importunately, And to ... And hearts grow hard like stubborn Jews,. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/a solemn embassy.htm

Brought up from the Horrible Pit
... have seemed wonderful if He had upbraided the Jews who so ... Remember, again, that Jesus
prayed importunately while He waited ... I felt too ill to pray." Coldest thou ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 28 1882/brought up from the horrible.htm

The Perseverance of Faith
... power, and gives to us what we have importunately sought at ... come for a word from
the Master, I pray that you ... to the Gentiles as well as to the Jews; but for ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/the perseverance of faith.htm

Letter xxii. To Eustochium.
... of your father it is your will to do." [338] So it was said to the Jews. ... be with
us are more than they that be with them." [353] He shall pray, "Lord, open the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xxii to eustochium.htm

The Life of Mr. Hugh Binning.
... However, being importunately pressed to accept by many eminent men ... use it as a charm,
even as the Jews did their ... sermon, he says, "Doth any of you pray more in ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/the life of mr hugh.htm