Matthew 6:9-15
• The Lord’s Prayer is the way to learn about how to pray.
• There are three main parts:
1. Opening
2. Six Requestsa. God’s Name: Glorify God
b. God’s Kingdom: Advancing the Kingdom through Christ
c. God’s Will: Fully surrender to God
d. Give Us: God cares and wants to hear your requests for the present
e. Forgive Us: Forgive our past sins, give us the ability to forgive others, restore relationships
f. Deliver Us: Protection during spiritual battle
3. Closing: It’s all about God. Amen = so be it/may it be
• When praying: remember who you are talking to, focus on the glory of God, and bring your needs to God.
• Never forget the goodness and greatness of God. He is the perfect Father.
Questions
1. What is the first thing you say when you start to pray?
2. How much of your prayer is dedicated to focusing on God vs. your needs?
3. Do you think of God as, “Father, Abba, Daddy, Papa?”
4. Do you view prayer as the most exciting privilege on earth? Why? Why not?
5. How are you using prayer to fight spiritual battles?
6. Does this message bring a new perspective to the Lord’s Prayer?
7. As a group, openly pray through the six requests in the Lord’s Prayer.
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