Sermon Notes
Matthew 6:5–8 NIV
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 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. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”
Psalm 127:3–5 NIV
3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.
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Discussion Igniters
(1) Does your experience with your earthly father impact how you view God as a father?
(2) How does our view of God impact how we pray and communicate with him?
(3) Read Matthew 6:5–8.
What stands out to you about how Jesus says we should pray in this passage?
(4) Read Acts 17:24–28.
What kind of relationship do we have with God as our Father?
(5) What can you do to pursue a deeper relationship with your heavenly father through prayer?