What are some things the early church prayed for?
- unity of faith and mission (Acts 1:8-14; 2:42-47)
- regular prayer (Acts 3:1; 10:2, 9; 16:16; )
- addition of leadership (Acts 1:23-26; 6:1-6; 14:23)
- praise of God and bold advancement of His kingdom (Acts 4:23-31)
- receiving the Spirit and spiritual growth (Samaritans Acts 8:14-17; Saul to Paul 9:11; Cornelius 10:2, 30)
- deliverance from evil (Acts 8:18-24 Simon from evil spirits; 12:5 Peter in prison)
- revival from dead (Acts 9:40)
- missionary awakening & movements (Acts 13:1-3)
- praise of God even in difficult circumstance (Acts 16:25)
- spiritual encouragement among friends (Acts 20:36-38; 21:5)
- for daylight (Acts 27:29)
- for healing of others (Acts 28:8)