21 Days of Prayer
01/23/22
Icebreaker: What’s one skill you have that doesn’t necessarily help you in day-to-day life but you’re still proud of?
God
Key Passage: Luke 11:1-4
- What did Jesus’ words in this passage mean to the disciples?
- How does this passage fit into the bigger picture of Jesus’ ministry?
- Why is this text important for us today? Is there something in it that speaks to your life?
- What should be different in your life today as a result of this passage?
Group
- The purpose of prayer is intimacy with our Father. On a scale of 1-10, how would you describe your level of intimacy with God? What makes you give yourself that score?
- What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to prayer?
- Jesus’ disciples saw Jesus praying (Luke 11:1) and desired to experience that same community with God. In what ways do you identify with their yearning?
- Do you struggle knowing what to say to God? Why or why not?
- What do/can you do to eliminate distractions when you pray?
- How passionate are your prayers? What are some ways that you can bring passion to prayer?
- Jesus used three coaching points in the Lord’s prayer: time and place; expectations; and conversation points. Are there any of these that you feel you excel at in your prayer life? Are there any that you struggle with?
- Is there any part of the Lord’s prayer that particularly resonates with you? If so, which portion?
- In this passage, Jesus introduced the concept of calling God our Father, and He invited us to use that name for God, too (John 17:1-26). How does thinking of God as your Father affect your view of Him? Does it change how you approach/speak to Him?
Go
- Identify a time you can set aside to pray each day this week and a place where you can be alone. If you feel comfortable, share with your group where and when you plan on convening with God.
- How will you avoid distractions during this time?
- How can you share what you’ve learned from the Lord’s prayer with others?
Close in Prayer