40 Luke 11:1-13 Pray this way

I. Review/Background
II. Narrative
1. The context (11:1)
2. The prayer (11:2-4)
Matthew 6:7
Revelation 22:11
3. The first parable (11:5-8)
4. Further instruction (11:10)
5. The second parable (11:11-12)
6. Final instruction (11:13)
III. How should we then live?
1. About the nature of God
A. God is approachable.
Hebrews 4:16
B. God is a good parent who takes care of our needs.
James 1:17
2. About the nature of prayer
A. Prayer is sometimes our only recourse.
B. Prayer is community in nature.
3. Pray this way!
A. Pray boldly.
B. Pray persistently.
C. Pray Jesus’ concepts.

o Address Him intimately.
o Recognize and ascribe His holiness.
o Pray for the spread of the kingdom.
o Pray for your needs.
o Ask for forgiveness.
1 John 1:9
o Forgive others.
o Pray to overcome temptation.