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Matthew 6:5-15 2018 August 19 Concerning Prayer
Part 2 of the 3 Pieties of Jesus’ Day First one was almsgiving Second one is prayer Introduction
Lord’s Prayer Structure • Originally meant to be a form of prayer • The formation • Acknowledge God as supreme • Honor the sacred name of God • Desire to live in a way that pleased God • Petition of needs • Acknowledge God as Supreme
Lord’s Prayer Notes Daily bread • God knows what we need to survive • Why ask for it? • Really asking for people not to be greedy, hoarders, or fight over food
Lord’s Prayer Notes • Debts, trespasses, sin • Jesus is all about forgiveness • Maintains community
Lord’s Prayer Notes Daily bread • God knows what we need to survive • Why ask for it? • Really asking for people not to be greedy, hoarders, or fight over food
Lord’s Prayer Notes • Temptation • Aramaic says “Do not let us enter into temptation”
For us Today Theme of the three pieties Do not let society & culture invade your piety Piety is done for God alone Prayer is a person communication pathway to and from God Congregational prayer builds spirit power