Understanding Christian Prayer

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Prayer is a spiritual communication between human and God

True

When praying, it is recommended to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others

False

The Lord's Prayer includes a request for forgiveness of our debts as we forgive our debtors

True

Praising God for who He is is an example of supplication

False

Thanking God for what He has done is an example of confession

False

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What is Prayer?

  • Prayer is a spiritual communication between a human and God.

The Manner of Prayer

  • When praying, do not seek to be seen by others like the hypocrites.
  • Pray in secret, and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)

  • The prayer should begin with adoration, hallowing God's name.
  • Pray for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
  • Ask for daily bread and forgiveness of debts, just as we forgive our debtors.
  • Pray to be led not into temptation, but delivered from evil.
  • End with praise, acknowledging God's kingdom, power, and glory forever.

The Elements of Prayer

Adoration

  • Give God praise and worship for who He is.

Confessions

  • Acknowledge our sin to God.

Thanksgiving

  • Thank God for what He has done.

Supplication

  • Pray for ourselves and for others.

Explore the basics of Christian prayer, including its manner, the Lord's Prayer, and its significance in spiritual life.

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