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Learn from Luke 11:1-13 about Jesus' teachings on prayer, emphasizing reverence, gratitude, forgiveness, obedience, reliance, persistence, and sonship. Explore biblical verses that highlight the essence of prayer in a life of faith.
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WHAT DID JESUS TEACH ABOUT PRAYER? Luke 11:1-13
Jesus Taught... Reverence
“By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host. He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deeps in storehouses.” “Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.” Psa. 33:6-9
“To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” Eph. 3:21 Reverence is shown in acknowledgement, not in misuse and misappropriation.
Jesus Taught... Reverence Thanks
“Always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father.” Eph. 5:20 “Everything” includes blessing AND discipline.
Jesus Taught... Reverence Thanks Forgiveness
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” Acts 2:38a “Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.” Acts 8:22
Jesus Taught... Reverence Thanks Forgiveness Obedience
And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” Eph. 4:32
Jesus Taught... Reverence Thanks Forgiveness Obedience Reliance
“In Thee, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be ashamed; in Thy righteousness deliver me. Incline Thine ear to me, rescue me quickly; be Thou to me a rock of strength, a stronghold to save me. For Thou art my rock and my fortress; for Thy name’s sake Thou wilt lead me and guide me. Psa. 31:1-3
“Thou wilt pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me; for Thou art my strength. Into Thy hand I commit my spirit; Thou hast ransomed me, O Lord, God of truth. Psa. 31:4-5
Jesus Taught... Reverence Thanks Forgiveness Obedience Reliance Persistence
Persistence... What Israel needed What the Hebrews needed What the disciples needed What WE need!
Jesus Taught... Reverence Thanks Forgiveness Obedience Reliance Persistence Sonship
“For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears attend to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Pet. 3:12
Is Prayer a REAL option for you? IT SHOULD BE!!