A12.4 – SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES TO ANSWERED PRAYERS

1. Abraham’s servant prayed, God directed him to the lady who would be wife to his master’s son, Gen. 24:10-20

2. Jacob prayed, God softened the heart of his aggrieved brother, such that they met peacefully and became friends, Gen 32:24-30

3. Samson prayed when thirsty, God showed him where water was, Judg. 15:18-20

4. David prayed, God defeated the counsel of Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 15:31; 16:20-23; 17:14-23

5. Daniel prayed, God enabled him both to tell King Nebuchadnezzar his dream and the interpretation of it, Dan. 2: 16-23

6. Esther and Mordecai prayed, God saved the Jews from total extinction, Esther 4:15-17; 6:7-8

7. The believers in Jerusalem prayed, God set Peter at liberty, Acts 12:1-12

8. Nehemiah prayed, God softened the heart of the king of Persia to grant his request of rebuilding Jerusalem, Neh. 1:11; 2:1-6