Matthew 6:7-8

Matthew(21) (Part of the The Lord's Prayer(10) series)
by Glen Osborn(205) on May 25, 2025 (Worship Service(223))


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Small Group Questions  ​​ ​​​​ May​​ 25, 2025

Private Personal Prayer ​​​​ Matthew 6:5-6

 

  • How would you define/describe prayer? What are some ways of praying that you think would not be appropriate?

 

  • Read Matthew 6:7-8. ​​ Have you ever heard someone “babble” when they pray? What’s it sound like?

 

  • Why does someone who repeats the same words over and over think they will be heard?

 

  • Read 1 Kings 18:26-39. What is the difference between the prayer of the prophets of Baal and Elijah’s prayer?

 

  • Read Ecclesiastes 5:1. What should we not do? ​​ Read Luke 18:1-8. What is Jesus’ point in this parable?

 

  • Read Matthew 7:7-11. How does this passage relate to Jesus saying that our Father knows exactly what we need even before we ask?

 

  • Read Psalm 139:1-6;17-18. As David prayed this prayer, what could he have been thinking? How did this prayer impact Him in knowing God? What does it mean for you?

 

  • Prayer

  • Share your thoughts, your emotions, and your requests with God. ​​ Thank Him for knowing your needs before you ask.

  • Ask the Lord to help you maintain a healthy prayer life so that you may truly know Him and grow in His love.

  • Pray for someone you know who seems to be drifting away from the Lord. ​​ Pray that they will come to Him.

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