Jesus’ Teachings: The Book of Luke

Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:2-4

Jesus' teachings on prayer in Matthew 6:5-15 and Luke 11:2-4 provide valuable insights:

*Matthew 6:5-15*

1. Hypocrisy (6:5): Avoid praying to impress others.

2. Private prayer (6:6): Pray in secret, seeking God's approval.

3. Vain repetition (6:7-8): Avoid meaningless phrases; pray sincerely.

4. The Lord's Prayer (6:9-13): A model for prayer.

- Adoration: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name."

- Petition: "Your kingdom come, your will be done."

- Provision: "Give us today our daily bread."

- Forgiveness: "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors."

- Protection: "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."

5. Forgiveness (6:14-15): Forgive others to receive God's forgiveness.

*Luke 11:2-4*

1. Addressing God (11:2): "Father, hallowed be your name."

2. Kingdom prayer (11:2): "Your kingdom come."

3. Daily provision (11:3): "Give us each day our daily bread."

4. Forgiveness (11:4): "Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us."

5. Protection (11:4): "Lead us not into temptation."

*Key Principles*

1. Intimacy: Pray to God as Father.

2. Sincerity: Pray from the heart, avoiding hypocrisy.

3. Dependence: Seek God's provision and guidance.

4. Forgiveness: Forgive others, reflecting God's mercy.

5. Humility: Recognize God's sovereignty.

*Reflection Questions*

1. How do you pray in private?

2. What does the Lord's Prayer teach you about prayer?

3. How do you balance forgiveness and accountability?

4. In what areas do you seek God's provision and protection?

5. How does Jesus' teaching on prayer challenge your current practices?

*Additional Resources*

1. "The Sermon on the Mount" by R.T. France

2. "The Lord's Prayer" by N.T. Wright

3. "Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home" by Richard Foster

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