Life Giving Rhythms: Prayer 2/23
Life Group Questions
Have you ever found something in your life that felt like a secret treasure?
Is there a place you would always go to, a book you always turn to, or even a person you would run to?
Read the Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15
Reflect on the sermon. Is there anything that stood out to you?
Who are the characters in this passage and how do they differ?
Consider the context and what Jesus is pushing back against.
Matthew 6:5, ““And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.”
What essential elements of a prayer life are communicated in this passage? How have you seen those lived well?
Consider why these elements are so beneficial.
What does this passage communicate about the desires of God and his intentions for us?
Matthew 6:6, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
The passages states, “your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Why then do we still come to him in prayer?
From the Sermon: Luke 5:16 — Jesus went alone into the wilderness to pray
Why? Because He wanted to. Question — why don’t we want to?
Practical applications:
Can you name a secret place to pray at? If not, what can you do to find one?
How are you praying this week to align yourself with the mission of God?
Matthew 6:10 — Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
What are trusting God with in your prayer this week?
Matthew 6:11 — Give us this day 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 evil. 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,