Sermon On The Mount Part 17

Pray to God Alone, As Your Father Romans 8:26; Matthew 6:9; Psalm 119:160, 19:14; Jeremiah 29:12 2 Characteristics of The Lord’s Prayer 1. It’s Comprehensive 2. It’s Concise – Matthew 6:9-13 1. To WHOM We Should Pray: God Only – Matthew 6:9 2 Groups We Are Not to Pray To: - Departed Saints – 1 Timothy 2:5 - Angels and Divine Beings – Revelation 19:10 2. HOW We Should Address God: √ As Our “Father” Matthew 6:9; Hebrews 1:8; Romans 10:9 a. As Our Common Father – Matthew 6:9; Malachi 2:10; John 3:16 b. As Our Special Father – John 1:12, 8:42, 44 c. As Our Loving Father 3 ways God reveals himself as a loving Father i. He understands our weakness – Psalm 103:13-14 ii. He denies us nothing that is good for us – Luke 11:11-13 iii. He forgives the repenting prodigal – Luke 15:18 √ As Our “Heavenly” Father – Matthew 6:9 ● He sees our struggles – Hebrews 4:16 ● He converses with our spirit – Psalm 5:1 ● He supplies our need – James 1:17