Look Back: What steps did you take to remove any barriers that are standing between you and a flourishing prayer life?
Look Up:
Read Matthew 6:9 & Isaiah 64:8
- Why did Jesus start His prayer with “our” Father? Who is included or excluded?
- Why does Jesus refer to God as “Father”? How does this impact the way we view and approach God?
Read Matthew 6:9, Genesis 2:1-7 & John 15:1-5
- What do these verses say about “where” God is present in the world?
- Why is it important for a branch to “remain” in the vine? How is this similar to seeing God “as close as air”?
Read Matthew 6:9, Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 6:3 & Ezekiel 36:23
- What makes God “worthy”? How often do you reflect on this and consciously tell God about His goodness and greatness?
- Compare Isaiah 6:3 with Ezekiel 36:23. How might you apply these in your daily life and prayers?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead: Reflect on Matthew 6:9 and ask your Father to show His beauty, power and presence in your daily life.
Notes
Jesus’s prayer was designed to remind us that God, the creator of all things, is also a loving Father to all people. Not only is He available to all, He is always present and as close as air - both infinite and intimate. We are able to communicate and have communion with a perfect and loving Father at all times. When we do, we need to start with adoration and recognition of all He has done, before honestly telling Him our needs and desires.
