WEEK 1 - OUTLINE
“OUR FATHER”
Theme: “Our Father…” (Knowing Who We’re Talking To)
Main Scripture: Matthew 6:9
Big Idea: Prayer begins with _______________ before it begins with ______________.
Key Scriptures
Matthew 6:9
Luke 11:1–4
Romans 8:15–16
Galatians 4:6–7
Psalm 103:13
Hebrews 4:16
John 1:12
Message Notes
1. Prayer starts with ___________, not __________.
Jesus teaches us to begin with “Our ____________,” not our __________, not our ____________, or our ____________.
Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. “Father” means we are invited into ________________.
God is not only ______________, He is _______________.
Prayer is entering God’s ______________, not simply bringing requests.
Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Your view of God determines your _________________ to pray.
If we believe God is ____________, we hide. If He is ____________, we don’t bother. If He is ____________, we don’t approach. But if He is our ____________, we come home.
Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. “Our” means prayer isn’t just about _________.
We are part of God’s ____________. We are not competing for God’s ____________; we approach Him together. Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Discussion
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Our Father”? _____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
How has your experience with your earthly father (or lack of one) shaped how you think about God? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you think Jesus begins the Lord’s Prayer with “Father”? ___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
What is the difference between knowing about God and knowing God relationally? __________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
When you pray, do you approach God more like a child or an employee? Why? ______________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
What would change if you truly believed God wanted you to come to Him? _________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Personal Reflection
Father, the thing I most need to trust You with right now is: ______________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
Father, I wish I could tell You: ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
Father, help me believe: _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
Take-Home Challenge
For the next seven days, begin your prayer with “Father, thank You for…” before making any requests.
Day 1…Father, thank You for __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 2…Father, thank You for __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 3…Father, thank You for __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 4…Father, thank You for __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 5…Father, thank You for __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 6…Father, thank You for __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 7…Father, thank You for __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
