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Discussion Questions

1. Public prayer is fairly common in local church settings such as worship services and meetings. (Keep in mind, Jesus prayed in public and in private.) How do you think Jesus’ teaching about praying in secret lines up with this practice of public prayer? Can we pray from our hearts when we pray in public? Explain your answer.

2. In what way can you apply Jesus’ teaching about “empty phrases” and “many words” to your own times of prayer?

3. What does it mean to you to know that God knows what you need even before you ask Him? If He knows what we need before we ask Him, why do you think He still wants to hear
from us?

4. How does beginning a time of prayer with praising God put us in the right mindset to commune with our Heavenly Father?

5. In your own words, describe what it means to desire God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done.

6. When we ask God for provision, forgiveness and deliverance, how does that affect our attitude and actions as we live in this world?