Test what you learned in all four lessons of Learning How to Pray: Lesson 1 ("Lord, Teach Us to Pray"), Lesson 2 ("The Lord's Prayer: A Pattern to Follow"), Lesson 3 ("Coming Boldly to the Throne of Grace"), and Lesson 4 ("Praying the Scriptures"). The answer is under each question.

1. After watching Jesus pray, what did one of His disciples ask Him?
A) Lord, teach us to preach
B) Lord, teach us to work miracles
C) Lord, teach us to pray
D) Lord, teach us to fish

Answer: C) Lord, teach us to pray.
They had seen Him heal the sick and calm the storm, but they asked Him to teach them to pray. And prayer is something we can learn.

"And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." — Luke 11:1 (KJV)

2. True or False: Your Father in heaven already knows what you need before you ask Him.

Answer: True.
So why pray? Because prayer isn't about giving God information. It's about relationship. And you don't need fancy words or many words. God wants honesty.

"But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him." — Matthew 6:7-8 (KJV)

3. In Philippians 4:6, what does "Be careful for nothing" mean?
A) Don't be anxious about anything; bring everything to God in prayer
B) Don't be careful about anything
C) Don't pray about small things
D) Don't ask God for anything

Answer: A) Don't be anxious about anything; bring everything to God in prayer.
Bring Him the big things and the small things, with thanksgiving. And His peace will stand guard over your heart.

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)

4. In the Lord's Prayer, what does "Hallowed be thy name" mean?
A) God's name is old
B) God's name is a secret
C) God's name should only be said in church
D) God's name is holy, honored, and set apart

Answer: D) God's name is holy, honored, and set apart.
Before we ask for anything, we stop and worship. Starting with praise reminds us how big God is.

"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." — Matthew 6:9 (KJV)

5. What do the words "this day" and "daily bread" teach us?
A) To only pray once a day
B) To trust God one day at a time for what we need
C) That God only gives us bread
D) That we should store up for years

Answer: B) To trust God one day at a time for what we need.
God wants us to ask, and nothing is too small to bring to Him. He promises to take care of His children.

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:19 (KJV)

6. True or False: Forgiving other people has nothing to do with our prayers.

Answer: False.
Right after the Lord's Prayer, Jesus explained why forgiving others matters. Holding a grudge gets in the way of our walk with God.

"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." — Matthew 6:14-15 (KJV)

7. Why can God's children come "boldly" to Him in prayer?
A) Because we are good enough
B) Because Jesus our High Priest opened the way, and it is a throne of grace
C) Because God has to do what we say
D) Because we pray loudly

Answer: B) Because Jesus our High Priest opened the way, and it is a throne of grace.
For God's children, it is not a throne of judgment but a throne of grace. We come to find mercy and help.

"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." — Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)

8. True or False: If God doesn't answer right away, we should stop praying.

Answer: False.
"Not to faint" means don't give up. God always hears His children. Sometimes the answer is yes, sometimes wait, and sometimes no, because He has something better.

"And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" — Luke 18:1 (KJV)

9. Paul prayed three times for something to be taken away, and God said no. What did God give him instead?
A) Nothing at all
B) A new job
C) A long rest
D) Grace that was sufficient, and strength made perfect in weakness

Answer: D) Grace that was sufficient, and strength made perfect in weakness.
Even when God says no, He gives grace.

"For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." — 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 (KJV)

10. What does James say about Elijah (Elias), whose prayers stopped and started the rain?
A) He was an ordinary man, "subject to like passions as we are"
B) He was an angel
C) He never had any problems
D) He was the only one God would hear

Answer: A) He was an ordinary man, "subject to like passions as we are."
Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly, and God answered. Heartfelt, real prayer makes a difference.

"Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months." — James 5:17 (KJV)

11. True or False: Daniel only started praying three times a day when he got into trouble.

Answer: False.
The Bible says he prayed "as he did aforetime." Daniel had been praying all along. That's why he was ready.

"Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime." — Daniel 6:10 (KJV)

12. In Jesus' story of two men who went to pray, what did the publican pray?
A) Thank You that I am better than others
B) Give me riches
C) God be merciful to me a sinner
D) Lord, I have kept every rule

Answer: C) God be merciful to me a sinner.
He went home justified. If you've never been saved, that is the prayer to start with.

"And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner." — Luke 18:13 (KJV)

You've finished Learning How to Pray! If you haven't yet, try Growing in Grace, Lesson 1, "Newborn Babes: Desiring the Milk of the Word" (1 Peter 2:2).