P.R.A.Y. Simply | Dan Deeble | P.R.A.Y.
Teaching Notes
Core Value: WE DON’T MOVE WITHOUT PRAYER
What are your prayer killers?
We Make Prayer Too Complex.
Hypocrites: we think praying is for public speakers
“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get.”
Matthew 6:5
Hoops: we think we have to jump through hoops to get God’s attention
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private.
Matthew 6:6
Heresy: we’re afraid of saying the wrong thing
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private.
Matthew 6:6
Hours: we think prayer must take forever
When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!
Matthew 6:7-8
Hierarchy: we think we’re not qualified
“THE MRP” = The Most Religious Person
“The LQP” = Least Qualified People
The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13)
One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. (Luke 11:1)
When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” (Luke 11:1)
He said to them, ‘When you pray, say:
‘Father, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.
And lead us not into temptation.’”
Jesus Made Prayer So Simple:
Short: 34 words, shorter than a tweet. (tweet: 280)
Sacred: we converse with the Living, Almighty God
Sweet: God describes Himself as Father and Friend
Let’s Practice!
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Prayer Structure Book Resource: How To Pray : A Simple Guide For Normal People by Pete Greig
THIS WEEK: P.R.A.Y. for 5 minutes each day, starting today—individually, with your A2 Community, and/or with your family and friends.
Going Deeper Discussion
What works for you regarding prayer? Got any prayer hacks that you could share?
What’s the biggest “prayer killer” for you right now?
What strikes you the most about Jesus’ approach to prayer in Matthew 6:5-8 and Luke 11:1-13?
How do you react to the statement that “God rejoices to be with you”?
How’s the new P.R.A.Y. structure going for you thus far?
Sunday Set List
WFC Lenexa + WFC Anywhere
We Praise You- Brandon Lake
Reign Above It All- Bethel Music
Believe For It- Cece Winans
Egypt- Cory Asbury
WFC Speedway
Jireh- Maverick City
Here Again- Elevation Worship
Worthy- Elevation worship
O Praise The Name- Hillsong
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