Teach us to Pray

Welcome to Day 11 of Journey to the Manger! In Luke 11, Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray, giving them the Lord’s Prayer and emphasizing persistence and trust in God. This chapter reminds us of the power of prayer in connecting us to God and aligning our hearts with His will. Join us as we reflect on how prayer prepares us to receive the gift of Jesus this Christmas season.

Notes:
Day 11: Luke 11

Questions:

1. What does the Lord’s Prayer teach us about approaching God in prayer?

2. Why does Jesus emphasize persistence in prayer through the parable of the friend at midnight?

3. How does Jesus’ teaching on the lamp of the body challenge us to guard what we allow into our lives?

4. What does Jesus mean when He says, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it"?

5. How does Jesus confront hypocrisy in the religious leaders, and what can we learn from it?

Takeaways:

- Prayer aligns us with God’s will and strengthens our faith in Him as our provider.

- Persistent prayer demonstrates trust in God’s goodness and timing.

- Spiritual focus requires guarding our hearts and minds against darkness.

- Obedience to God’s Word brings true blessing and spiritual growth.

- Hypocrisy hinders faith, but humility and authenticity draw us closer to God.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for teaching us to pray and inviting us into relationship with You. Help us to trust You through persistent prayer and to live with spiritual focus and integrity. Amen.

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