6-15-2014
"Pray As Children"
Matthew 6. 9

PRAY AS CHILDREN Matthew 6. 9 Introduction of the Lord’s Prayer Series: a. Jesus’ first lesson on prayer had been his __________ b. I hope your heart’s desire will be- “Lord, teach us to _____.” 1.  Jesus’ 1st Lesson in Prayer is a Right ___________ of The One to Whom We Pray, when we pray say, Our Father…              A.  Some see God as a ___________              B.  Jesus taught us to see God as He did…FATHER.   2. When you pray say, Our Father …in _________”              A.  This is not so much about “where He is” as about                           His  ___________              B.  To some- “father” is not a good word…              C.  To some “father” is meaningless              D.  To some “father” is ________ word…brings special                           memories…warm feelings 3.  Take In Mind the Good Concept of Earthly Father Raised to Realm of __________ and This Gives Beginnings of a Right Understanding of The One to Whom We Pray              A.  We are to pray as Children              B.  God’s children fall into two groups                           i. Those who recognize                             ii. Those who _______Him              C.  Jesus reminds us that The Father loves ______ groups              D.  Even  though the story is a parable…it is truth                           i.  THERE _____ A HEAVENLY FATHER WHO IS                                        WATCHING                                                           ii.  There is a Father who wants His children to                                        know His love              E.  We have _____ strayed, denied our Heavenly                           Father, and damaged our relationship with Him  - Yet Jesus said, “WHEN YOU PRAY SAY, OUR        ________”