168 | Liturgical Prayers: Are Written Prayers Biblical or Just Empty Tradition?

Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer · Mar 12, 2026 · 40m

Are written prayers biblical or just empty tradition? If you've ever felt like praying someone else's words isn't "sincere" or questioned whether liturgical prayers belong in the Christian life, this episode will challenge your assumptions and open up a rich tradition of faith. Did Jesus forbid scripted prayers in Matthew 6:6–7? Many Christians assume prayer must always be spontaneous. But throughout both Jewish and early Christian worship, written prayers were a normal part of community life.

In this episode, we look at the history of liturgical prayer and why Acts 2:42 says the early…