July 7 = Life of Christ #134 Jesus Teaches His Disciples About Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)

Jesus Teaches His Disciples About Prayer
Luke 11:1-13

Share a prayer that you recited as a child.
What's the funniest prayer you've heard a child say?

• God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
• We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
• What motivates the disciples to ask about prayer at this point according to Luke 11:1?
• Why do you think Jesus' act of prayer sparked the disciple's interest in prayer?
• In Jesus' model prayer in Luke 11:2-4, what two "concerns" related to God are listed first? Why? What personal "concerns" then follow? How do prayer and forgiveness relate?
• Why is persistence in prayer important? In what ways does the Lord's prayer serve as a model for us to follow? What are the dangers of reciting the same prayers over and over?
• In this prayer, Jesus is not giving us precise words to recite. Rather, he is giving prayer topics. What are these prayer topics?
• What does the parable in Luke 11:5-8 teach about prayer? How does Luke 11:9-10 related to the parable? What attitude is implied in these verses? How does Luke 11:11-13 clarify the intent of verses 9-10?
• What steps can we take to keep our prayers honest and meaningful?
• I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
• What should be the relationship between this prayer and our own? How do you usually pray? Do you have a set time? A set place? Or are you more spontaneous when you pray?
• Think of a time when you felt like giving up on a certain prayer request. What helped you keep on praying?
• What do you use to prepare for prayer: Read a psalm? A devotional guide? A hymn?
• What concerns occupy most of our time in prayer: Praise? Confession? Thanksgiving? Petition/supplication? Why? In which are do you want to grow?
• What is the most valuable gift God can give according to verse 13? How much do you want that gift? Why?
• What one thing would you like to obtain from the Father?
• You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this. 

Other Resources:

How To Talk To God (Luke 11:1-13)