10 Commands of Christ
Command of Christ #3: Pray
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How can we pray for each other?
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? How are you responding?
Look Up
Memorize: Matthew 6:9-13 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. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Practice Telling: The Story of the Humble Tax Collector: Luke 18:9-14 Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: 10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! 12 I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ 13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ 14 I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
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What is prayer?
Prayer is having an honest, humble conversation with God.
Why do we pray?
It is a command and it helps us grow closer to God.
How do we pray?
Praise: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Repent: And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Ask: Give us today our daily bread.
Yield: Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Look Ahead
How will you obey Jesus' command to pray this week?
Who can you share your Jesus story with this week?
Try to make five Jesus followers, baptize them and help them make five followers.