1. Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission Prayer Discovering the Father-heart of God

2. Luke 11:2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: ‘Father, …’” Jesus said pray: Father

3. Luke 11:2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: ‘Father, …’” Dad Jesus said pray:

4. Matthew 6:9 "This, then, is how you should pray: " 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Father in heaven Jesus said pray:

5. Matthew 6:9 "This, then, is how you should pray: " 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Our Father Jesus said pray: The great invitation

6. John 14:10 Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Jesus: The Father’s words & works Jesus with his Father

7. Luke 3:21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened Jesus’ baptism Jesus with his Father

8. Luke 3:22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Jesus’ baptism He heard the Father’s voice He felt the Father’s touch He heard the Father’s voice He felt the Father’s touch Jesus with his Father

9. Luke 3:22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” The hug of heaven He heard the Father’s voice He felt the Father’s touch He heard the Father’s voice He felt the Father’s touch Jesus with his Father

10. The Father-heart of God (I): Orphan heart or heart of sonship burlingtonbaptist.org.uk /simonsblog

11. Ephes. 1:5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-- (i) Discovering God is our Father Adopted! The unlocking of prayer

12. Luke 15:24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate. (i) Discovering God is our Father It’s not we are a failure but he is our Father It’s not we are a failure but he is our Father The unlocking of prayer

13. If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much they make of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as their Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls their worship and prayers and their whole outlook on life, it means that they do not understand Christianity very well… Jim Packer ” ” “ “

14. Jeremiah 31:3 I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. (ii) Discovering God is our true Father The unlocking of prayer

15. burlingtonbaptist.org.uk /simonsblog The Father-heart of God (II): Discovering the true Father

16. We are invited into the same intimacy with Father God that Jesus knew while here in the flesh. We are encouraged to crawl onto the Father’s lap and receive his love and comfort and healing and strength. We can laugh, and we can weep, freely and openly. We can be hugged and find comfort in his arms. And we can worship deep within our spirit. Richard Foster ” ” “ “

17. James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. (ii) Discovering God is our true Father The unlocking of prayer