Matthew 6:10a - The What of Prayer (2) - Your Kingdom Come
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Lord's Prayer: The What of Prayer (Matthew 6:10a)
Matthew 6:10a - "Your kingdom come"
Sermon Outline:
When you pray, "Your kingdom come," you long:
I) To Enter his kingdom
II) To Expand his kingdom
III) To Eliminate the enemies of His kingdom
IV) For His Everlasting kingdom
I) To Enter his kingdom
Entering into the kingdom involves:
A) True repentance (vs. false repentance)
B) Commitment
II) To Expand his kingdom
A) What was Jesus' model to expand his kingdom?
B) What does Jesus tell his disciples to do?
C) How does the New Testament church grow?
III) To Eliminate the enemies of His kingdom
IV) For His Everlasting kingdom
In His everlasting kingdom we are:
A) Forever free from all evil
B) We enjoy fruition of all good
Discussion questions:
1. Many Christians in China are worried about government pressure against the church. How can Jesus' teaching on prayer in Matthew 6:10am help us process this worry?
2. Where do you see fruits of repentance in your life? Where do you need to pray for fruits of repentance?
3. What do you have a hard time believing about Jesus' teaching in the Lord's Prayer?
4. Where does Jesus' teaching on the kingdom conflict with your priorities?
5. What is one thing you want to see change in your life as a result of this sermon?