Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: How To
Sermon Title: Pray
Break the Ice:
- Why do you think some people view prayer as a SOS or a Christmas wish list?
- Do you think that prayer is a daily event or a daily discipline? What’s the difference?
Transition:
Jesus gave His disciples a Model Prayer, or the Lord’s Prayer. Let’s dig in and really
see important aspects of prayer to follow and implement.
Bring the Word:
- Read Matthew 6:5-7 – When You Pray – Honor the Boundaries
- When we pray, where should it occur?
- Why do you think Jesus admonished to pray in secret?(v5)
- What does being seen by others, convey?
- What does the word “babble” mean?(v7)
- So put in your own words the boundaries Jesus gives us in these three verses.
- Read Matthew 6:7b-8 – When You Pray – Embrace the Promise
- What promise do we see in this passage?
- Why is this significant to you and me?
Bring it Home:
TWO FOCUSES OF THE MODEL PRAYER
A. God is the Focus – Read Matthew 6:9-10
In v. 9, we see what about God?
What should be our response to God is Holy?
In v. 10a we see that God Kingdom is Manifested. How should we respond?
God Has A Will in v. 10b. Since that’s true, then what should we seek?
In summation – God is Holy, He has a Kingdom, and His Will is active.
Therefore, how ought we to respond to His character, kingdom and will?
B. Man’s Need is the Focus – Read Matthew 6:11-15
What’s the need mentioned in v. 11?
The need mentioned in v. 12 is?
The need mentioned in v. 13 focuses on?
In summation – Man’s needs focus on Daily Provision, Forgiveness and Temptation
How does this change your thought
Personal Application
What was your one compelling take-a-way for this week’s study?
How has this study changed your concept of prayer?
Closing Prayer