Session 1: Exploring the Lord's Prayer
Sala Ya Bwana
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Read the Welcome Message together with your group.
The Lord’s Prayer is full of riches. In this session we’ll learn about the structure and petitions of the Lord’s prayer and how we can use it as a model to communicate with God and experience His presence and power in our lives.
Watch the video Introduction to the Lord’s Prayer.
When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray, He taught them these words.
Read Matthew 6:5-13
Discussion Questions
- What are some of the ways people prayed during Jesus’ time?
- What do you typically do when you pray? What are your prayer times like?
- How many times does the word ‘Father’ appear in this passage? Why do you think it is important that Jesus calls His disciples to pray to God as their Father?
- How does Jesus instruct His disciples to pray?
Next Steps
This week take time to read the Action Assignment, review the Illustration, and do the Habit to Practice found below:
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Video: Introduction to the Lord’s Prayer
Explore the Lord’s Prayer and learn how you can communicate with God and experience God's...Read More
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Action Assignment: A Lesson from the Greatest
Jesus taught His disciples the Lord’s prayer as a model to communicate with God and...Read More
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Illustration: The Structure of the Lord’s Prayer
The Lord's Prayer includes an opening address, seven petitions, and closing worship. Learn more in...Read More
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Habits to Practice: Memorizing the Bible
Bible memorization is a great way to store God’s word in your heart and equip...Read More