Timothy P. Jones opens our eyes to the Jewish background of Messiahs prayers particularly their customs and traditions. Historical vignettes transport us into the times of Yeshua (Jesus) so we can grasp the full meaning of his prayers. Unique devotional thoughts and meditations, presented in down-to-earth language, provide inspiration for a more meaningful prayer life.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1: Knowing the God Who Delights in the Unexpected

Chapter 1: Unexpected Answers Embracing the God Who Surprises

Chapter 2: Unexpected Vulnerability Embracing the God Who Risks

Chapter 3: Unexpected Joy Embracing the Source of Delight

Part 2: Knowing the God Whose Gifts Go Beyond Our Expectations

Chapter 4: When Prayer Becomes Perilous Receiving the Gift of Gods Presence

Chapter 5: When the Kingdom Isnt Where You Expected It to Be Receiving the Gift of Gods Reign

Chapter 6: When Words are Not Enough Receiving the Gift of a God Who Sees Our Tears

Part 3: Knowing the God Who Creates Community

Chapter 7: The God Who Remembers Finding Community in Our Memory of the Past

Chapter 8: The God Who is One Finding Community in the Unity of God

Part 4: Knowing the God Who Creates a New Future

Chapter 9: Praying in the Darkness Creating a New Future in the Face of Death

Chapter 10: Praying in the Shadow of a Shining Face Creating a New Future in the Glory of Gods Blessing

Afterword

Endnotes

Glossary

Endorsements

Old truths become new realities in the inspiring pages of this guide to authentic prayer.

James W. Goll, Author and Co-Founder of Encounters Network

With penetrating beauty, Jones bridges the chasm between a Greco-Romanized view of the Lords prayer life, to the rhythm and understanding of the Jewish prayer life of Yeshua.

Rev. Robert Stearns, Executive Director, Eagles Wings

About the Author

Timothy P. Jones, Ed. D., is the author of several textbooks and curricula. He has contributed articles to many major magazines. Currently, he is Adjunct Professor of biblical languages at two universities and senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Rolling Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he lives with his wife, Rayann, and his daughter, Hannah.