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Learning to Pray Like Jesus
The Kingdom of God
So Where Are We Going Today?
1. See where Jesus prayed and where we can pray.2. Study Jesus postures when he prayed.3. Study Jesus’ model in praying.4. See what Jesus never modelled in praying5. Importance of Debriefing6. Practical ways to debrief7. Clinic: put into practice what we learned.8. Opportunity to ask questions about praying or
giving insights that you have learned.
Jesus Communicated
with God
In the Temple (Mark 1:23)
At the Cross (Matt 27:52)
In a house (Matt 8:14)
Between Towns (Luke 17:11)
In Towns and Villages
By the Sea shore
By a Pool (Luke 17:11)
Outside the Temple
In a Dessert (Matt 14:14)
In a Graveyard (Matt 8:28)
On a Mountain (Matt 15:29)
In the Dark (John 18:10)
We can Communicated
with God
In the Vineyard
Any place you want
In your home
Between Towns
In Essex County
By a river or a lake
By a swimming pool
Outside on the street
In a Gymnasium
In a park
In an arena
In a mall
Jesus’ Physical Posture1. Kneeling: “Then he went a little further,
about a stone’s throw, and kneeling down he prayed, “Father, if it is your will, remove this cup from me; still not my will but yours be done.” Luke 22:41-42
Jesus’ Physical Posture1. Kneeling: “Then he went a little further,
about a stone’s throw, and kneeling down he prayed, “Father, if it is your will, remove this cup from me; still not my will but yours be done.” Luke 22:41-42
2. Prostrating: “He went a little farther and fell to the ground, with his face touching the earth, and prayed.” Matthew 26:39
Jesus’ Physical Posture1. Kneeling: “Then he went a little further, about a
stone’s throw, and kneeling down he prayed, “Father, if it is your will, remove this cup from me; still not my will but yours be done.” Luke 22:41-42
2. Prostrating: “He went a little farther and fell to the ground, with his face touching the earth, and prayed.” Matthew 26:39
3. Looking Up: “Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank you for you have heard me…”John 11:41
Jesus’ Physical Posture4. Sitting: “When it was evening, Jesus sat at the table with the Twelve…While they were eating, Jesus took the bread, said a blessing and broke it and gave it to the disciples.” Matthew 26:20,265. Standing: Most of his prayers were in a standing posture. When he multiplied bread and fish he was in a standing posture. Luke 9:16 Commended it, “Whenever you stand praying, forgive…. Mark 11:25
Jesus’ Physical Posture4. Sitting: “When it was evening, Jesus sat at the table with the Twelve…While they were eating, Jesus took the bread, said a blessing and broke it and gave it to the disciples.” Matthew 26:20,265. Standing: Most of his prayers were in a standing posture. When he multiplied bread and fish he was in a standing posture. Luke 9:16 Commended it, “Whenever you stand praying, forgive….
Mark 11:256. Mediating: Jesus prayed alone silently.
Luke 9:18
Jesus’ Physical Posture7. Sitting: “When it was evening, Jesus sat at the table with the Twelve…While they were eating, Jesus took the bread, said a blessing and broke it and gave it to the disciples.”
Matthew 26:20,26
Jesus’ Physical Posture8. Touching: “Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. Matthew 8:3
Jesus’ Physical Posture8. Touching: “Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.
Matthew 8:39. Lift His Hands: “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer… 1 Timothy 2:8a,6 Mediating: Jesus prayed alone silently.
Luke 9:1810. Lying Down: Jesus prayed all night at times Luke 6:12 with Psalm 4:4, Psalm 63:6
What Jesus Never Modelled
1. Closing his eyes while praying for someone.2. Folding his hands to pray.3. Joining hands with others.4. Using a counter or beads.5. Praying rote or learned prayers.6. Wearing special garments or clothes to pray.
Luke 10:1-22• The Lord now chose seventy-two other
disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places he planned to visit.
• He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
• Now go, and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves.
Luke 10:1-22• Don't take any money with you, nor a
traveler's bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And don't stop to greet anyone on the road.
• "Whenever you enter someone's home, first say, 'May God's peace be on this house.‘
• If those who live there are peaceful, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the blessing will return to you.
Luke 10:1-22• Don't move around from home to home. Stay
in one place, eating and drinking what they provide. Don't hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve their pay.
• "If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you.
• Heal the sick who are there and tell them, 'The Kingdom of God has come near to you.
Luke 10:1-22• But if a town refuses to welcome you, go out
into its streets and say,• We wipe even the dust of your town from our
feet to show that we have abandoned you to your fate. And know this--the Kingdom of God is near!'
Luke 10:17-22• When the seventy-two disciples returned, they
joyfully reported to him, "Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!“
• "Yes," he told them, "I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning!
• Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.
Luke 10:17-22• But don't rejoice because evil spirits obey you;
rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.“
• At that same time Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way.
Jesus’ Model in Praying1. Talk to God anywhere and at any time.2. Dialogue with God especially if there is any
uncertainty.3. Anticipate what God has already told you. . . . Jesus looking for Zacchaeus in a tree. “ And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.” Luke 19:54. Talk to God after an event (Debriefing)
Importance of Debriefing • But the news about Him was spreading even
farther, and large crowds were gathering to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.
• but Jesus Himself constantly withdrew into the Desert and there prayed. Luke 5:15-16
Importance of Debriefing • Jesus disciples reported back to Jesus sometimes with
success stories Luke 10:17, sometimes with failures. Matthew 17:19
1. Encouragement2. Correction3. Tweaking a method of prayer4. Improving what has been done5. Keeping humble6. Preventing pride or a swollen head7. Anticipating next encounter.
Practical Steps1. Ask the question: “What’s happening?”2. Be prepared to continue in some way.3. Share your story with others.4. Be a good listener and a good learner.5. Give all the glory to God.6. Make an effort to do better.7. Be persistence despite the obstacles and
negativity.
Let’s Have a Clinic
This Week• All home groups are running• After Celebration service you are invited to
join us for light refreshment and to go out for lunch with us!
• Invite someone next Sunday
