The Lord's Prayers Teach Us How to Pray (Luke 11:1)
Introduction:
1. This morning we emphasized the principle that "men ought always to pray, and not to faint" (Luke 18:1). 2. This evening we are basing our lesson on the request that one of the Lord's disciples made in Luke 11:1: "Lord, teach us to pray." 3. We are examining a number of occasions when Jesus prayed. 4. This brings us to the theme of our study -- "the Lord's prayers teach us how to pray." Discussion: I. JESUS PRAYED WHEN SPECIAL EXENTS OCCURRED
A. He prayed at His baptism (Luke 3:21-22). B. He prayed at His transfiguration (Luke 9:28-29). II. (LUKE 5:15-16) JESUS PRAYED IN SECLUSION AFTER DOING A GREAT WORK (MATTHEW 6:6) III. (LUKE 6:12-13) JESUS PRAYED BEFORE MAKING AN IMPORTANT DECISION IV. (LUKE 22:31-32) JESUS PRAYED FOR PETER V. (LUKE 22:39-46) JESUS PRAYED BEFORE HE FACED HIS GREAT TRIAL VI. (LUKE 23:34) JESUS PRAYED WHILE RECEIVING CRUEL TREATMENT (MATTHEW 5:43-48) VII. (LUKE 23:46) JESUS PRAYED WHEN HIS LIFE ENDED Conclusion:
1. Prayer is a special privilege for God's children. 2. Let us take advantage of this great blessing as the Lord taught us through His prayers.
