Mission Possible: M2 "Ask the Master"

Mission Possible M2 “Ask the Master”

Matthew 6:5-15

Verse 5 “When you pray” don’t be like the hypocrites Main reason for their prayer is so others can observe how spiritual they are. They have received their reward because they were just doing it so others can see.

Verse 6 What should we do in personal prayer? Clear ourselves from distractions. Psalm 91 “The secret place” Getting yourself right with God.
God will answer those prayers.

Why do we pray in public when the Bible seems to say not to?.
John 11:38-44 for the benefit of others teach
Matthew 18:19-21 get together with others believers Join with me
Acts2:42 The first church “prayers” part of worship

Verse 7 Vain repetitions “Centering prayer” Tony Campola Saying Jesus’ name over and over.
As Willard says in his book. “Prayer is an intelligent conversation”

Verses 8 God Knows your needs. Like a parent knows their child’s needs and it is not necessary to use a lot of words or some elaborate case. Eph 3:20 Able to do more

Verse 9 This is how we pray
“our Father in heavens”
1. Recognizing God’s position in our life “Abba” Mk 14:36, Rom 8:15, Gal 4:6
2. “Heavens” He is not far from us Acts 17:27
3. Hallowed Name is to be revered
In Biblical times names meant something
Word “hallow” is set apart. Nothing can compare to Him

Verses 10 “Thy Kingdom come” God’s promise is that His kingdom will be established and we want to pray for that to come quickly. This keeps our focus on what is to come. End times events

“thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” pray that our lives are according to the will of God and that we don’t fall out of it by doing what is wrong. Everything must be brought into obedience of Him.


Verse 11 “give us this day our daily bread” Provide for my needs today. In some senses what good is knowing that our needs will be met tomorrow if we are supposed to live for the present.

Verses 12 Forgive our debts. Because of our sin we owe God death. Asking for God’s pardon and grace and in return we want the ability to forgive those who have wronged us.

Have pity on me because sometimes I can’t help it. If we look at other people in this manner we may be able to not hold their sin against them. Homeless peoples decisions.

Verses 13 Keep us from bad situations. This prayer starts with the Glory and power of God and ends with our weakness and feebleness. It is helping us to realize that we must not be prideful.

“deliver” protect us from Satan Eph. 6


Verses 14-15 The phrase “As we forgive our debtors” was a new phrase and not found in Jewish devotions or communication with God.
God will not forgive you if you do not turn from your sin of un-forgiveness toward another. God only forgives what we have remorse or sorrow for.

As a believers we have to follow the Master and daily pray. As far as our mission we need to be praying.

If you have prayer requests please e-mail mike@the5church.com