About This Sermon
Steven Morris teaches from Matthew 6:9-10 on how Jesus instructs believers to begin prayer with God. The Lord's Prayer is not a script to recite but a pattern to follow, and Jesus starts that pattern by focusing entirely on God before making any requests.
Steven shows three movements in these verses: pray to the Father with the intimacy of adopted children, worship God's holy name before asking for anything, and align your heart with God's will rather than bending God's will to yours. Jesus himself modeled this surrender in Gethsemane, praying for the Father's will even when it cost him everything.
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10; Luke 22:42; Galatians 4:4-7; Exodus 3:15; Exodus 34:5-7
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- When you pray, make it about God first.
- Believers can approach God with the intimacy of children because of what Jesus did on the cross.
- Worship God's character and track record before bringing any requests.
- Praying for God's will to be done means surrendering our own desires to His purposes.
- Jesus modeled costly surrender in Gethsemane, trusting the Father even when he did not want the path ahead.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does it mean to you that Jesus invites us to call God 'Our Father' in prayer?
- How can starting your day in prayer shape the rest of your day?
- What does it look like to worship God's name, His character and track record, before making requests?
- When has it been difficult for you to pray 'your will be done' instead of your own will?
- How does Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane encourage you to trust God in hard circumstances?
From the Series
Pray Like Jesus - NK
Prayer was never an afterthought in the life of Jesus. It was the foundation of everything He did. Before the crowds, before the miracles, before the cross, Jesus continually met… Read morePrayer was never an afterthought in the life of Jesus. It was the foundation of everything He did. Before the crowds, before the miracles, before the cross, Jesus continually met with His Father. In Pray Like Jesus, we’ll journey through the Gospels to discover how Jesus prayed in every season of life. We’ll see His pattern of daily dependence, His prayers for others, His surrender in suffering, and His unwavering trust in the Father. More than learning about prayer, we’ll be invited to experience the same relationship with God that shaped every moment of Jesus’ life. Whether your prayer life feels vibrant or you’ve struggled to know where to begin, this series will help you grow in confidence, intimacy, and dependence on God as you learn to pray like Jesus. Show less
