Lesson 1: PRAYER 1(b)

Lesson 1: PRAYER

1(b) Topic: How to Pray?

Matthew 6:5-14
The Lord’s Prayer

Guiding Questions:
According to the passage:
Why does God call those who pray to be seen by men hypocrites?
From the Lord’s Prayer, what should we include in our prayers?
V 9: Recognizing God’s authorityV 10: Surrendering to God’s Will
V 11: Asking for provision of our daily needs
V 12: Confession and Forgiveness
V 13: Deliverance from temptations

Discussion Questions:
Why does God want us to pray in our rooms instead of praying in front of others like the hypocrites?
Why do we pray even though God already knows what we need?

How to pray Effectively?
Have you forgiven anyone who sinned against you recently?
Why do think God sometimes do not answer our prayer?


Application of the week
The Hand Prayer (6 point prayer)
Thumb: Thanksgiving
Index finger: Leaders
Third finger: Family and Friends
Ring finger: Needy
Pinky finger: Yourself
Palm: The World