June 26, 2022 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#6 in series)
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Jesus On Prayer: Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:5-6
The part of our prayer life that no one __ should be disproportionately __ than the part everyone sees.
What was the context to which Jesus was speaking?
1) Jesus addressed a culture where prayer had become very __.
2) Jesus addressed a culture with structured prayers for many __.
3) Jesus addressed a culture that connected prayer with certain __ (especially the temple or synagogue).
4) Jesus addressed a culture that elevated __ prayers.
5) Jesus addressed a culture that valued excessive __.
6) Jesus addressed a culture where some people were praying in order to be __.
There are a lot of prayers that travel __ instead of __.
Prayer is __ with God.
Key Concept: Secret prayer requires __ for the purpose of __.
God's presence makes the __ — __.
Reflection: Is God prompting you to make changes in your prayer life?