HOW TO PRAY

Matthew 6:5-8

May 31, 2020

I. Introduction

Prayer was a major issue among the Jews. So how did

it deteriorate to the point of hypocrisy?

1. ______________ approach to prayer

2. ______________ long prayers

3. Praying to be ______________, not heard

by God

II. Prayer in the Old Testament

1. God was unapproachable

a. ______________

b. ______________

c. ______________

2. God was ________________

a. Day of Atonement

III.Characteristics of Old Testament Prayers

1. Adoration (love and praise)

2. ________________

3. Recognize God’s ______ and ____________

4. Submission with obedience

5. Confession of sin

6. Prayer was collective

7. Perseverance with humility

IV. How to Pray

1. Pray to God (the Father)

2. Pray ____________ the Lord Jesus Christ

3. Pray in the power of the Holy Spirit

V. Conclusion