Power of Prayer

Review

Last week we learned about how to give (Matt. 6:1-4).

We were challenged to give secretly and not brag.

Did you do it?

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Introduction

Today we are going to learn about how we should pray.

What are some ways that you pray? (“Now I lay me down to sleep”?)

Handouts

Passage

Christian Standard Bible Chapter 6

HOW TO PRAY

5 “Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. Truly I tell you, they have their reward.

6 But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.,

7 When you pray, don’t babble like the Gentiles, since they imagine they’ll be heard for their many words.

8 Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask him.

Five W’s

Who: Jesus, hypocrites, God, and Gentiles.

When: during prayer.

Where: synagogues, street corners, and private room.

What: simply pray and pray simply.

Why: God rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Application

The principle of this passage is to simply pray, and pray simply.

How: This week I will practice praying daily.