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INTRO
Jesus prays throughout the book of Luke. From Galilee to the cross.
Disciples should:
Love their neighbors -10:5-37Listen to the Word – 10:38-42
Learn to Pray – 11:1-13
TEACH US TO PRAY
Pray with Perspective – vv. 2-4
God
Father, hallowed be your name
Personal. (John 1:12 – Children of God)
His Holiness
Your kingdom come
God’s Glory, Sovereignty, Goodness, Care
His rule and reign over HIS CREATION
His Kingdom. His Glory
The Needs of His people
First person plural. (Us and others… the church)
Daily bread
Needs. Daily. (dependent upon Him)
Work hard and trust Him
Forgiving others
Receive forgiveness. Offer forgiveness.
Lead us not into temptation
Taken away by our own desires
Keep us close and clean (PERSONAL HOLINESS)
Desire, Devotion, Discipline
Pray with Persistence – vv. 5-10
Hospitality in biblical times was important (sacred duty)
Could not or would not answer
Eventually the man gave in.
The friend’s impudence
Shameless persistence
Boldness
Pray with passion and purpose… till we get God’s answer
James 4:2-3 – Asking with pure motives
Motive of our heart
Seeking His will, not presenting our agenda.
God does not need more information, nor is He surprised by the circumstances
Our heart should change the more we pray
Our requesting (Our responsibility in prayer)
Ask, seek, Knock
Progression. Continuous
God’s will revealed
Receive, Find, Opened
Pray awaiting His provision – vv. 11 – 13
The love of Our Father
From a friend to a father
How much more will a Father give to his son what is best?
If you, being evil
Not doing evil…being evil. Depravity
How much more…heavenly Father
Perfect love, Infinite wisdom
WHY PRAY? BECAUSE OF OUR FATHER’S LOVE
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