Matthew 5:5-14
Lord- Teach us to Pray Luke 11:1 Communal/public prayer vs. Private devotional prayer? v.5-6 Jesus does not condemn all public prayer John 11:38-44 I Kings 8:22-24 Go into your inner chamber Gk- tameion- the picture of the talit/prayer shawl- “little tent” Psalm 91:4 “You have covered me with your garment” Not where you are but Who you are speaking to. Who are you focused on as you pray? – John 14:3
Lord Teach us to Pray Keep it real v.7-8 Isaiah 29:13 Human religion but No heart! Jesus does not dismiss all repetitive prayer- Daniel 6:10 Luke 22:39-46 Empty meaningless repetitive prayer Simplicity and intention of the heart- Luke 18:13- God be merciful to me a sinner
A Living Relationship with the Father Our Father in Heaven-v.9 Isaiah 64:8 Psalm 103:13 God our Father in Jewish prayer Avinu Malkeinu-Our Father Our King Avinu Shebashamayim- Our Father in Heaven Not “Daddy” The disciples saw it in Jesus- John 14:9 A spirit of adoption- sons and daughters Galatians 4:6 Romans 8:15
Hallowed Be Your Name v9 The Power and Holiness of the Name of God- Exodus 20:7 When we come face to face with the Holy One we are forever changed-Exodus 33:20 Isaiah 6:3 When we come face to face with the Holy One we worship. Revelation 4:8-11
Your Kingdom Come v.10 Olam Hazeh or Olam Haba Which is real? Exodus 25:40 Revelation 21:1-3 A certain coming reality Revelation 11:15 Philippians 2:10 Where are you focused? Where are you placing your investment? Matthew 6:33
Your Will Be Done v.10 Key to powerful prayer- John 14:13 I John 5:14 - Seeking and doing God’s will Jesus lived it- more than words! Luke 22:42 Philippians 2:8 On earth as in heaven Isaiah 61:1-2 Psalm 146:7-8 Micah 4:3
Give us today our Daily Bread v.11 Adonai Yireh The Lord who sees and provides- Genesis 22:14 Manna in the wilderness- bread from heaven- Deuteronomy 8:2-4 Why are we fearful and anxious? Matthew 6:34 Philippians 4:6-7
Forgive us as we Forgive v. 12,14 The unforgiving servant Matthew 18:23-35 How have you been forgiven? Psalm 103:12 Colossians 3:13
Keep us from Temptation Deliver us from the Evil One v.13 We are in a very real life and death spiritual battle- Ephesians 6:12 Jesus our Redeemer- Leviticus 25: Freedom from debt and from imprisonment Haggai 1:6 Holes in our pockets The Son has set you free! John 8:36 Galatians 5:1
I Timothy 1:15