Lesson 27 The Lord’s Prayer
Focus on Matthew 6:5-15 What does Jesus encourage us to do when we pray? What should we not do when we pray? What does Jesus teach us about forgiveness of sins in verses 14-15?
Focus on Matthew 6:5-15 What does Jesus encourage us to do when we pray? Go to a private place What should we not do when we pray? What does Jesus teach us about forgiveness of sins in verses 14-15?
Focus on Matthew 6:5-15 What does Jesus encourage us to do when we pray? Go to a private place What should we not do when we pray? Do not babble or be “showy.” What does Jesus teach us about forgiveness of sins in verses 14-15?
Focus on Matthew 6:5-15 What does Jesus encourage us to do when we pray? Go to a private place What should we not do when we pray? Do not babble or be “showy.” What does Jesus teach us about forgiveness of sins in verses 14-15? If we can’t, he won’t.
Focus on Luke 11:1-13 What is Jesus’ point in verses 5-8? What does Jesus encourage us to do? (9-10) What does he promise us? (9-10) What does he promise us in verses 11-13?
Focus on Luke 11:1-13 What is Jesus’ point in verses 5-8? The man gave the bread because the other was bold and persistent. What does Jesus encourage us to do? (9-10) What does he promise us? (9-10) What does he promise us in verses 11-13?
Focus on Luke 11:1-13 What is Jesus’ point in verses 5-8? The man gave the bread because the other was bold and persistent. What does Jesus encourage us to do? (9-10) Pray boldly and persistently. What does he promise us? (9-10) What does he promise us in verses 11-13?
Focus on Luke 11:1-13 What is Jesus’ point in verses 5-8? The man gave the bread because the other was bold and persistent. What does Jesus encourage us to do? (9-10) Pray boldly and persistently. What does he promise us? (9-10) He will answer our prayers. What does he promise us in verses 11-13?
Focus on Luke 11:1-13 What is Jesus’ point in verses 5-8? The man gave the bread because the other was bold and persistent. What does Jesus encourage us to do? (9-10) Pray boldly and persistently. What does he promise us? (9-10) He will answer our prayers. What does he promise us in verses 11-13? His answer will be for our good.
Word to know Amen – “Yes, it shall be so!”
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Address: The First Petition: The Second Petition:
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Address: Reminder: God is our loving Father and we are his children. The First Petition: The Second Petition:
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Address: Reminder: God is our loving Father and we are his children. The First Petition: Honor God and that his Word be taught right. The Second Petition:
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Address: Reminder: God is our loving Father and we are his children. The First Petition: Honor God and that his Word be taught right. The Second Petition: That his Holy Spirit strengthen us and lead others to faith.
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Third Petition: To stand firm in faith and that Satan’s plans be defeated. The Fourth Petition: The Fifth Petition: The Sixth Petition:
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Third Petition: To stand firm in faith and that Satan’s plans be defeated. The Fourth Petition: To give us all we need. The Fifth Petition: The Sixth Petition:
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Third Petition: To stand firm in faith and that Satan’s plans be defeated. The Fourth Petition: To give us all we need. The Fifth Petition: To forgive our sins and lead us to forgive others. The Sixth Petition:
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Third Petition: To stand firm in faith and that Satan’s plans be defeated. The Fourth Petition: To give us all we need. The Fifth Petition: To forgive our sins and lead us to forgive others. The Sixth Petition: To guard our souls and keep us from sin and unbelief.
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Seventh Petition: The Doxology:
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Seventh Petition: To protect us from all harm to body and soul. The Doxology:
The Parts of the Lord’s Prayer The Seventh Petition: To protect us from all harm to body and soul. The Doxology: Words of praise.
QUIZ and BREAK TIME!
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? Daniel 9:3, 19 – I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer… “O Lord, listen!... O Lord, hear and act!”
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? Daniel 9:3, 19 – I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer… “O Lord, listen!... O Lord, hear and act!” Talking to God
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? John 16:23 – My Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? John 16:23 – My Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Done in Jesus’ name
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? Matthew 15:8-9 – These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain.
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? Matthew 15:8-9 – These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain. Worship
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? Isaiah 1:15 – When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen.
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? Isaiah 1:15 – When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. God listens to believers’ prayers only
The Bible and My Life What is a prayer? Prayer is an act of worship in which we talk to God in Jesus’ name. God only hears the prayers of believers.
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? 1 Timothy 2:1 – I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone.
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? 1 Timothy 2:1 – I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone. Everyone
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? 1 Timothy 2:8 – I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer.
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? 1 Timothy 2:8 – I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer. Everywhere
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray continually.
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray continually. Always
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? Matthew 28:20 – Surely I am with you always.
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? Matthew 28:20 – Surely I am with you always. Knowing God is always there
The Bible and My Life Where, when, and for whom should we pray? A believer may pray anywhere and at anytime for anyone, knowing that God is always listening.
The Bible and My Life What words shall we use? 1 Samuel 1:10–16 10 In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the L ORD. 11 And she made a vow, saying, “O L ORD Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the L ORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” 12 As she kept on praying to the L ORD, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk 14 and said to her, “How long will you keep on getting drunk? Get rid of your wine.” 15 “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the L ORD. 16 Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.”
The Bible and My Life What words shall we use? 1 Samuel 1:10–16 10 In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the L ORD. 11 And she made a vow, saying, “O L ORD Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the L ORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” 12 As she kept on praying to the L ORD, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk 14 and said to her, “How long will you keep on getting drunk? Get rid of your wine.” 15 “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the L ORD. 16 Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.” Our own (unspoken) words.
The Bible and My Life What words shall we use? Luke 11:1 – One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
The Bible and My Life What words shall we use? Luke 11:1 – One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” Words given by someone else
The Bible and My Life What words shall we use? Matthew 6:9– “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
The Bible and My Life What words shall we use? Matthew 6:9– “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’” Using the words Jesus taught us
The Bible and My Life What words shall we use? A believer may pray with their own words or words taught by someone else and will surely want to use Jesus’ prayer as a model to follow.
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? 1 John 5:14 – This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? 1 John 5:14 – This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. Confidently
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? James 1:6-7 – But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord.
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? James 1:6-7 – But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord. Not doubting
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? Matthew 7:7-8 – “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? Matthew 7:7-8 – “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” Boldly and persistently
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? Romans 8:32 – He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? Romans 8:32 – He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Knowing that God will only give us what is good!
The Bible and My Life With what attitude shall we pray? A believer will pray confidently, not doubting, boldly, and persistently that God will only and always give us what is good.
Homework Look at the end of the last page of your notes!
Homework Memorize: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, The Lord’s Prayer (old or new form), Luther’s Morning Prayer, Luther’s Evening Prayer (page 16 in the Catechism) Study notes for a quiz Read Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19: 29-38, John 12:12-15 Questions for My Life