BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern.

*The six principles of true prayer in Jesus’ response:

1) Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a)

2) Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6)

3) Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a)

4) Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8)

5) The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b)

6) The manner of prayer can be conventional. (v.9a)

*The six-petition pattern of true prayer in Jesus’ response:

A. For God’s Glory:

1) A petition about God’s character.

2) A petition about God’s kingdom.

3) A petition about God’s commands.

B. For Our Good:

1) A petition about our daily conditions.

2) A petition about our past crimes.

3) A petition about our future crucibles.

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern.

*Six principles of true prayer in Jesus’ response:

1) Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a)

2) Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6)

3) Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a)

4) Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8)

5) The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b)

6) The manner of prayer can be conventional. (v.9a

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.

BIG IDEA: To be a witness you must see.

* Five sights for witnesses:

1) See the tomb— Accept Jesus has died and was buried. (v.1)

2) See the angel— Admit something supernatural has happened. (v.2-4)

3) See the place— Acknowledge the tomb is empty! (v.5-6)

4) See the charge— Announce He’s risen and going before you. (v.7)

5) See the Savior— Adore Him first by faith, then face-to-face. (v.8-10)

"This Is My Father's World" performed by Eric Wyse, courtesy Martingale Music.