Trellis: A Jesus-Shaped Life…”Prayer”- 9/13/26

Trellis:  A Jesus-Shaped Life… “Prayer”

Sermon Application Questions

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Icebreaker: Who taught you how to pray? 

Read Matthew 6:5–13

• The disciples had watched Jesus preach, heal, perform miracles, and yet they asked him, “Teach us to pray.” Why?

• What word or phrase in the Lord’s Prayer stands out to you today? Why?

• Jesus begins with “Our Father” (v. 9) rather than immediately asking God for things. How does starting with who God is change the way we approach prayer?

• Think about the progression of this prayer: “Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done.” Which of those three is easiest for you to pray? Which is the hardest?

• “Give us today our daily bread.” (v. 11) If you asked God only for what is truly essential for today, what would you ask him for?

• Jesus connects receiving forgiveness with extending forgiveness. (v. 12) Why do you think Jesus puts these two together?

• “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (v. 13) What voices compete with the voice of your Heavenly Father in your everyday life?

• What would change if you prayed the Lord’s Prayer slowly every morning this week—not simply reciting it, but pausing after each phrase and making it your own prayer?

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