26 | Matthew 6

Scripture:

Primary Text: Matthew 6:5-15 

Supplemental Text: Psalm 139 

Observations & Applications:

• Read Matthew 6:5-15. 
• How does Jesus encourage us to pray? 
• What promise can we hold on to from this passage? 
• If God knows what you need before you ask, what is the point of prayer?  

• Read Matthew 6:14-15.
• Is forgiveness necessary? Does this truth surprise you? 
• Why is forgiveness hard to extend?  
• What is the danger of bitterness and unforgiveness? 

• Read Psalm 139:19-24. 
• Do you have seeds of unforgiveness in your heart?  

Prayer: 

Pray Psalm 139:23-24. Ask God to search your heart and reveal any sin and unforgiveness in your life. 

Resources: 

Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lisa TerKeurst

Prayer by Timothy Keller 

S.O.A.P. METHOD

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SCRIPTURE 

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OBSERVATION

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APPLICATION 

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PRAYER 

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