SF743 - WE REST IN GOD'S PROTECTION - 7 HOW TO PRAY - JESUS WAY (Matthew 6 9-13)
Matthew 6:13
Introduction
Review
True prayer centers on God’s glory.
John 14:13 “Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
True prayer results in our joy.
John 16:24 “Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.”
We have discussed God’s paternity and priority (6:9); God’s program and purpose (6:10); God’s provision (6:11) God’s pardon received and extended (6:12, 14-15).
We can rest in God’s protection.
1A. Do Not Lead Us Into Temptation.
“Temptation” = eirasmos; a putting to proof; a trial
1B. God’s is not the source of sinful temptations (James 1:13-15)
God does not tempt us to sin. (James 1:13)
Ø God permits us to be tempted, as part of His all-encompassing will
Temptations come from our sinful nature. (James 1:14-15)
Temptations come from our fallen world.
1 John 2:16 “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.”
2B. God has a purpose for our trials. (1 Peter 1:6-7)
Our trials prove the genuineness our faith.
Genuine faith brings glory to God.
2A. But Deliver Us From Evil
1B. The “Evil One” identified
Satan is a person
Ø He is personal, aggressive, intelligent, cunning, and destructive.
Ø His most clever trick is to make people believe that he does not exist.
Satan is a prince
Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
Ø Satan’s great desire is to be worshipped
Satan is powerful
1 Peter 5:8 “...Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
Ø Satan is a supernatural being with supernatural power!
Satan has a purpose
Ø He desires to deceive us.
John 8:44 “…He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
Ø He desires to destroy us. (John 10:10)
2B. The believers escape is insured
Remember God is in control (1 Corinthians 10:12-13)
Ø Beware of pride. (1 Corinthians 10:12)
Ø Seek God’s solution (1 Corinthians 10:13)
No temptation you face is new to God.
God limits your temptations.
God provides a way out of temptation.
Resist Satan. (James 4:7)
James 4:7 “Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
Ø We must submit to God’s lordship.
Ø We must submit to God’s leadership.
Ø We resist temptation through prayer
Matthew 26:41 “Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation…”
3A. For Thine is the Kingdom…
1B. Because He is the King He reigns over everything!
Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the LORD'S, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it.”
2B. Because He is the King He has all power!
Job 42:2 “I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.”
3B. Because He is the King He has all glory!
Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power…”
Application
This prayer teaches us that…
All that we need is available to us.
We must give God his rightful place in our lives.
When we do, we can be confident that he will not only hear but also answer our prayers!
Matthew 6:13
1A. Do Not Lead Us Into Temptation. (James 1:13-14)
1B. God’s is _____________ the source of sinful temptations (James 1:13-15)
God does ________ tempt us to sin. (James 1:13)
Temptations come from _______________ sinful nature. (James 1:14-15)
Temptations come from our fallen world. (1 John 2:16)
2B. God has a ________________ for our trials. (1 Peter 1:6-7)
Our trials prove the genuineness our faith.
Genuine faith brings glory to God.
2A. But Deliver Us From Evil
1B. The “Evil One” _________________________
Satan is a ______________________
Satan is a _____________ (Ephesians 6:12)
Satan is ________________ (1 Peter 5:8)
Satan has a purpose
Ø He desires to ____________ us. (John 8:44)
Ø He desires to destroy us. (John 10:10)
2B. The believers escape is insured
Remember God is in ______________________ (1 Corinthians 10:12-13)
Ø Beware of ________. (1 Corinthians 10:12)
Ø Seek God’s ________________________ (1 Corinthians 10:13)
No temptation you face is new to God.
God limits your temptations.
God provides a way out of temptation.
_______________________ Satan. (James 4:7)
Ø We must submit to God’s ______________.
Ø We must submit to God’s ______________.
Ø We resist temptation through prayer (Matthew 26:41)
3A. For Thine is the Kingdom…
1B. Because He is the King He ________________ over everything! (Psalm 24:1)
2B. Because He is the King He has all _______________! (Job 42:2)
3B. Because He is the King He has all ________________! (Revelation 4:11)
