Q99. What guide has God given us for prayer?
All of God’s Word helps guide us in prayer, but the special guide is the prayer Christ taught his disciples, known as the Lord’s Prayer.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1 John 5:14
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”
Matthew 6:9–13
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Luke 11:2–4
“And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
- 1
What special guide has God given us for prayer?
- 2
Why do you think Jesus taught his disciples a specific prayer instead of just telling them to pray however they wanted?
- 3
Do you know the Lord’s Prayer by heart? What part of it stands out to you most?
Illustration
When you first learn to write, you trace letters that someone else has drawn. The tracing helps you learn the shape of the letters until you can write them on your own. The Lord’s Prayer is like a pattern Jesus traced for us. It teaches us the shape of good prayer.
Application
Because Jesus gave you a pattern for prayer, try praying through the Lord’s Prayer slowly this week. Take one line each day and turn it into your own words. For example, "Give us today our daily bread" might become "God, please provide what our family needs today."