The book is structured to help the reader navigate the prayers of the Old and New Testaments by theme, author, and circumstance. Lockyer breaks down prayers into categories such as:
: Some readers have noted that because it is so thorough, it can feel like a "reference manual" rather than a narrative book; others suggest it would benefit from more topical indexing beyond its chronological order. Who Is This For?
Herbert Lockyer's "All The Prayers Of The Bible" is a rich and insightful resource that offers a comprehensive examination of the prayers recorded in the Bible. While the book has some limitations, its strengths make it a valuable tool for biblical scholars, theologians, and laymen seeking to deepen their understanding of prayer and the Bible. The PDF version of the book provides a convenient and accessible format for readers to engage with the material.
For Lockyer, the Apostle Paul’s intercessions (Ephesians 1:15-23; 3:14-21) represent the pinnacle of New Testament prayer. He highlights that Paul rarely prays for circumstances to change, but for insight to change. Paul prays that believers would know "the hope of His calling" – a deep, supernatural revelation.