WhyAtWestside-09: Why the Lord's Prayer?- Part 2 (Matthew 6:9-15)

BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern.

 *The six principles of true prayer in Jesus’ response:

 1)    Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a)

2)    Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6)

3)    Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a)

4)    Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8)

5)    The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b)

6)    The manner of prayer can be conventional. (v.9a)

 *The six-petition pattern of true prayer in Jesus’ response:

A.   For God’s Glory:

1)    A petition about God’s character.

2)    A petition about God’s kingdom.

3)    A petition about God’s commands.

 B.    For Our Good:

1)    A petition about our daily conditions.

2)    A petition about our past crimes.

3)    A petition about our future crucibles.

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.