Jesus teaches his disciples about prayer in response to their request. He gives them a model prayer focusing on hallowing God's name, desiring his kingdom to come, and acknowledging dependence on him for daily provision and forgiveness. Jesus encourages prayer by reminding them of God's generosity like a father who provides for his children, and says God will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. He emphasizes making prayer a priority and having the right priorities in prayer, such as honoring God and trusting in his provision.

2. Luke 11:1-2
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place,
and when he finished, one of his disciples
said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John
taught his disciples.” And he said to them,
“When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be
your name. Your kingdom come.
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3. Luke 11:3-6
Give us each day our daily bread, and
forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive
everyone who is indebted to us. And lead
us not into temptation.” And he said to
them, “Which of you who has a friend will
go to him at midnight and say to him,
‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend
of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have
nothing to set before him’;
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4. Luke 11:7-8
and he will answer from within, ‘Do not
bother me; the door is now shut, and my
children are with me in bed. I cannot get
up and give you anything’? I tell you,
though he will not get up and give him
anything because he is his friend, yet
because of his impudence he will rise and
give him whatever he needs.
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5. Luke 11:9-10
And I tell you, ask, and it will be given you;
seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be
opened to you. For everyone who asks
receives, and the one who seeks finds, and
to the one who knocks it will be opened.
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6. Luke 11:11-13
What father among you, if his son asks for a
fish, will instead of a fish give him a
serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give
him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil,
know how to give good gifts to your
children, how much more will the heavenly
Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask
him!”
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8. Martha was CONFLICTED
with COMPETING
priorities.

9. Martha was CONFLICTED
with COMPETING
priorities.
One of the priorities of a disciples is the
PRIORITY of PRAYER.

10. Martha was CONFLICTED
with COMPETING
priorities.
One of the priorities of a disciples is the
PRIORITY of PRAYER.
Not knowing how to pray is no EXCUSE not to
pray, but the MOTIVATION to learn.

11. Martha was CONFLICTED
with COMPETING
priorities.
One of the priorities of a disciples is the
PRIORITY of PRAYER.
Not knowing how to pray is no EXCUSE not to
pray, but the MOTIVATION to learn.
For Jesus PRAYER preceded ACTIVITY.

12. It is not just the priority OF
prayer, but also the right
priorities IN prayer.

13. It is not just the priority OF
prayer, but also the right
priorities IN prayer.
Jesus gives us both a MODEL prayer and a
model FOR prayer.

14. It is not just the priority OF
prayer, but also the right
priorities IN prayer.
Jesus gives us both a MODEL prayer and a
model FOR prayer.
Our first priority in prayer is God’s
REPUTATION and that God receive honor and
praise.

15. Our chief concern is God’s
rule, but that is not our only
concern, as we acknowledge
our DEPENDENCE on him
and trust His provision.

16. Our chief concern is God’s
rule, but that is not our only
concern, as we acknowledge
our DEPENDENCE on him
and trust His provision.
Jesus teaches the priority of prayer followed
by ENCOURAGMENT to pray, which is then
reiterated through anticipating God’s
GENEROSITY.

17. Please take a moment to fill out your
Communication Card
NEXT STEPS
( ) Do the home life help (in bulletin)
( ) Devote more time to prayer
( ) Examine my priorities (are they in the
right order and in the right balance?)
( ) Acknowledge my dependence on God
and trust how He sees fit to provide.
( ) Meditate on Luke 11:1-13
( ) Other________________________