Jesus' Model of Prayer

I. Training Objective: List four primary requests of Matthew 6:9-13 and explain their importance.

II. Scripture: (Matthew 6:9-13)

A. Honor: How do we give honor to God? (Isaiah 6:3)
B. Daily Needs: What are they? (Note that he doesn't ask for cake.)
C. Forgiveness: Why do we ask for it? (I John 1:9)
D. Protection: How does God protect us? (I Corinthians 10:13)

III. Practice:

A. How much time should you spend in prayer? How time do you currently spend in prayer?
B. Is prayer difficult for you? Do you have to work at it? (Mark 14:32-41)
C. Why is prayer so important according to John 16:24?
D. Pray according to the above outline of the Lord's prayer.

IV. Memory Verse: John 16:24; Mark 1:35

V. Reading Material:

 

Beginning With Christ (NavPress)

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