Matthew 6:6-9
In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Sunday evening, June 8th we will go over these questions in a small group setting.
What images of fathers are prevalent in contemporary culture?
How do negative images of fathers impact how both christians and non christians view God?
If you were a Jew is Jesus’ day, what would your reaction be to Jesus calling God “father?”
Do you feel comfortable calling God Father? What if any hesitation do you have thinking about God in this way?
What are some practical ways to balance intimacy and reverance in your relationship with God?
What is a good father like? Share an illustration or story from your childhood?
Is it hard for you to accept the image of God as father?
How should the fact that God is a kind father in this passage affect your prayer life?
Describe some meaningful prayer experiences with other christians.
Imagine that you are one of the disciples hearing this prayer for the first time. What are some things that might surprise or impress you?
