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Closing prayers for Bible study

Simple prayers to close a Bible study or small-group meeting. Read one aloud or invite someone to pray.

The prayers on this page were written for Lamp & Flame; you're welcome to pray, copy and share them. Bible verses are quoted from the King James Version.

A simple closing prayer

Lord, thank You for this time in Your word and with each other. Help us to live what we have learned this week. Keep us close to You until we meet again. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A closing prayer of blessing

Father, send us out with Your peace. Where we are weary, give rest; where we are worried, give trust; where we are tempted, give strength. Bless each person here and their families. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A closing prayer for the week ahead

Jesus, go with us into our homes and work this week. Remind us of Your word when we need it most, and help us to encourage one another. Amen.

Scripture to pray with

“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26 Make an image
“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Hebrews 13:20-21 Make an image
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:105 Make an image