About This Sermon
Pastor Steven Morris teaches from Matthew 6:9-13, walking through the second half of the Lord's Prayer. Jesus moves from God's name, kingdom, and will to three requests we can make: daily provision, daily forgiveness, and spiritual protection.
Steven explains that "daily bread" teaches us to depend on God one day at a time, not on what we did yesterday or plan for tomorrow. He distinguishes positional forgiveness, which never changes for believers, from daily forgiveness that restores intimacy with God. He also emphasizes that forgiven people must forgive others, releasing revenge without pretending anger doesn't exist. Finally, he calls us to pray for spiritual protection, recognizing the real spiritual war around us.
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; Exodus 16; Romans 10:9-10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Psalms 66:18; James 4:8; Ephesians 6:10-12; Luke 11
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- God's will comes first; then we bring our requests.
- Daily dependence on God means asking for what we need, not what we want.
- Positional forgiveness in Christ never changes; daily forgiveness restores intimacy with God.
- Unforgiveness blocks our prayer life and disrupts fellowship with God.
- We need to pray daily for spiritual protection from temptation and evil.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does Jesus teach us about the order of prayer in Matthew 6:9-13?
- What is the difference between a want and a need in your prayers right now?
- How does unaddressed sin affect your intimacy with God and your ability to hear Him?
- What would it look like for you to forgive someone while maintaining healthy boundaries?
- What specific temptation do you need to ask God to lead you away from this week?
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