Read: Matthew 6:5-13
Take some time now to read and pray through today’s verses using the application you’ve learned.
Start a journal and write down whatever thoughts or insights God provides along the way.
How will you make this part of your daily time with God? Make this commitment to Him right now.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Friday, February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:13b, Ephesians 4:17-22
How does Matthew 6:13b essentially relate to the goal of the Christian life? How does Eph. 4:17-22 apply?
What are some sinful struggles where you need God’s deliverance? What will ultimately be required?
How will both prayer and repentance apply? Take some time right now with God to step into this truth.
How does Matthew 6:13b essentially relate to the goal of the Christian life? How does Eph. 4:17-22 apply?
What are some sinful struggles where you need God’s deliverance? What will ultimately be required?
How will both prayer and repentance apply? Take some time right now with God to step into this truth.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12-14
In what way is the second part of verse 13 different than the first part? (Hint: delivered vs. not being led)
Why is this an important distinction to make? What does this imply about spiritual growth and prayer?
How does the context of verse 13 adjust the application for being “delivered”? How will you apply this?
In what way is the second part of verse 13 different than the first part? (Hint: delivered vs. not being led)
Why is this an important distinction to make? What does this imply about spiritual growth and prayer?
How does the context of verse 13 adjust the application for being “delivered”? How will you apply this?
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:13b, Ephesians 6:12
Based on your Bible translation, explain the difference between evil and the evil “one”.
Why is this distinction not very important? What does this reveal about spiritual battles?
How often does this occur to you? How will this simple verse adjust the way you pray today?
Based on your Bible translation, explain the difference between evil and the evil “one”.
Why is this distinction not very important? What does this reveal about spiritual battles?
How often does this occur to you? How will this simple verse adjust the way you pray today?
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12-14, John 17:20-23
How does the context of Matthew 6:13a change the topic from a general prayer to a specific prayer?
What does this imply about the application? How did Jesus model this truth in John 17?
Take some time right now to step into this type of praying. Be specific in your requests to God.
How does the context of Matthew 6:13a change the topic from a general prayer to a specific prayer?
What does this imply about the application? How did Jesus model this truth in John 17?
Take some time right now to step into this type of praying. Be specific in your requests to God.
Monday, February 17, 2020
February 17, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:13a, 26:41, 1 Corinthians 10:9-14, James 1:13-15
What general prayer instruction did Jesus give regarding protection? What is always at risk?
How does James 1:13 help clarify this issue? How does this encourage you? Be specific.
How often do you make this part of your prayer time? Why? What specific steps can you take this week?
What general prayer instruction did Jesus give regarding protection? What is always at risk?
How does James 1:13 help clarify this issue? How does this encourage you? Be specific.
How often do you make this part of your prayer time? Why? What specific steps can you take this week?
Saturday, February 15, 2020
February 15, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12, 14-15, Romans 12:19-21
In what way is holding grudges or resentment toward others playing God? Be specific.
How do you see this taking place in today’s culture? How can this also happen to you? Give an example.
What are the implications to your prayer life when this goes unchecked? How will you protect against this?
In what way is holding grudges or resentment toward others playing God? Be specific.
How do you see this taking place in today’s culture? How can this also happen to you? Give an example.
What are the implications to your prayer life when this goes unchecked? How will you protect against this?
Friday, February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12, 14-15, 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 4:26-32
How does your ability to forgive others relate to unchecked resentment or anger? Be specific.
What impact will this dynamic have on your prayer life? Who do you find it hard to forgive? Why?
Explain the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. How can you include this in prayer time?
How does your ability to forgive others relate to unchecked resentment or anger? Be specific.
What impact will this dynamic have on your prayer life? Who do you find it hard to forgive? Why?
Explain the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. How can you include this in prayer time?
Thursday, February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12, 14-15, 18:21-35
Explain the truth Jesus was teaching when it comes to confessing sin. How does it provide accountability?
In what way will this make your prayers more effective? How does Matthew 18:21-35 reflect this truth?
How does this challenge the way you currently pray for others? How will you step into this truth?
Explain the truth Jesus was teaching when it comes to confessing sin. How does it provide accountability?
In what way will this make your prayers more effective? How does Matthew 18:21-35 reflect this truth?
How does this challenge the way you currently pray for others? How will you step into this truth?
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12a, Luke 18:9-14
In what way does effective prayer ultimately relate to pride and humility? (Hint: unconfessed sin)
Explain how Luke 18:9-14 is an example of this truth. What are subtle ways this can happen to you?
Take some time right now to reflect on any sin you may be currently harboring. Step into Matthew 6:12a now.
In what way does effective prayer ultimately relate to pride and humility? (Hint: unconfessed sin)
Explain how Luke 18:9-14 is an example of this truth. What are subtle ways this can happen to you?
Take some time right now to reflect on any sin you may be currently harboring. Step into Matthew 6:12a now.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12a, Psalm 66:17-18, 1 John 1:9, Luke 18:9-14
In what way does unconfessed sin impact effective prayer? How does this relate to “cleansing”?
What does Matthew 6:11-12a imply about when confession should take place? Why is this important?
How does this adjust your current approach to prayer? How can you apply this adjustment right now?
In what way does unconfessed sin impact effective prayer? How does this relate to “cleansing”?
What does Matthew 6:11-12a imply about when confession should take place? Why is this important?
How does this adjust your current approach to prayer? How can you apply this adjustment right now?
Monday, February 10, 2020
February 10, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12a, Romans 3:23-25, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5-7
Explain how a person can be forgiven by God and become a Christian. How does faith apply?
In what way is this different than Christians praying for daily forgiveness? Be specific.
Why is this distinction important to make? How did Jesus relate this to prayer?
Explain how a person can be forgiven by God and become a Christian. How does faith apply?
In what way is this different than Christians praying for daily forgiveness? Be specific.
Why is this distinction important to make? How did Jesus relate this to prayer?
Sunday, February 9, 2020
February 12, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:12a, Luke 18:9-14
In what way does effective prayer ultimately relate to pride and humility? (Hint: unconfessed sin)
Explain how Luke 18:9-14 is an example of this truth. What are subtle ways this can happen to you?
Take some time right now to reflect on any sin you may be currently harboring. Step into Matthew 6:12a now.
In what way does effective prayer ultimately relate to pride and humility? (Hint: unconfessed sin)
Explain how Luke 18:9-14 is an example of this truth. What are subtle ways this can happen to you?
Take some time right now to reflect on any sin you may be currently harboring. Step into Matthew 6:12a now.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
February 8, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:7-11
Take 15-20 minutes applying the truths taught to date about prayer. (i.e. Start with silence. Continue in worship. Ask God for His will, insight, and be specific with requests.)
Journal your experience when finished, describing in detail what God is teaching you.
Take 15-20 minutes applying the truths taught to date about prayer. (i.e. Start with silence. Continue in worship. Ask God for His will, insight, and be specific with requests.)
Journal your experience when finished, describing in detail what God is teaching you.
Friday, February 7, 2020
February 7, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:11, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
In what way did Paul apply the principles Jesus taught in Matthew 6:11? Be specific.
How was there a distinction between the way Paul prayed for God’s provision versus answers?
What was the result of this type of prayer? How does this encourage you in your prayer life?
In what way did Paul apply the principles Jesus taught in Matthew 6:11? Be specific.
How was there a distinction between the way Paul prayed for God’s provision versus answers?
What was the result of this type of prayer? How does this encourage you in your prayer life?
Thursday, February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:11, James 4:3
In what way did Jesus address motive when it comes to prayer requests? Be specific.
Why will misdirected motives make prayer ineffective? What is required in order to avoid this trap?
Write down your current prayer requests. What adjustments do you need to make based on Matthew 6:11?
In what way did Jesus address motive when it comes to prayer requests? Be specific.
Why will misdirected motives make prayer ineffective? What is required in order to avoid this trap?
Write down your current prayer requests. What adjustments do you need to make based on Matthew 6:11?
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
February 5, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:11
What specific principle did Jesus teach when it comes to prayer requests? Why is this important?
Why will praying in generalities lead to an ineffective prayer life? Give an example.
How does this adjust the way you currently pray for things? Take some time to apply this truth now.
What specific principle did Jesus teach when it comes to prayer requests? Why is this important?
Why will praying in generalities lead to an ineffective prayer life? Give an example.
How does this adjust the way you currently pray for things? Take some time to apply this truth now.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:9-10
What two principles was Jesus presenting when you start to speak to God in prayer?
Why are these principles important and how will it make your prayer life more effective?
Take the next ten minutes to practice these principles in prayer with God. What was your experience?
What two principles was Jesus presenting when you start to speak to God in prayer?
Why are these principles important and how will it make your prayer life more effective?
Take the next ten minutes to practice these principles in prayer with God. What was your experience?
Monday, February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:7-9
What was Jesus implying by saying prayer needs to take place “in secret”? What is the ultimate goal?
Take two minutes to be quiet, silencing your mind. After two minutes, what did you find about your thoughts?
What does this reveal about your ability to listen to God? How will you practice this week?
What was Jesus implying by saying prayer needs to take place “in secret”? What is the ultimate goal?
Take two minutes to be quiet, silencing your mind. After two minutes, what did you find about your thoughts?
What does this reveal about your ability to listen to God? How will you practice this week?
Saturday, February 1, 2020
February 1, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:9-10
How does today’s truth help prevent the mistake of making prayer time with God like a genie in a bottle?
In what way does this directly relate to having an effective prayer life? Give an example.
How does this encourage you to change your current approach? How can being quiet and listening help?
How does today’s truth help prevent the mistake of making prayer time with God like a genie in a bottle?
In what way does this directly relate to having an effective prayer life? Give an example.
How does this encourage you to change your current approach? How can being quiet and listening help?
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