The Well Resources

Make Disciples. Plant Churches.

Announcements

  1. Spring Break Schedule: Only the 8:45 and 10:00 services are available on March 17th! 3 services will resume on March 24th!
  2. Patten’s Mealtrain: We are so excited to welcome Rachel and Micah Patten’s new little baby Fletcher into the world! You can show them some love and sign up for their mealtrain through this link: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/rnreod
  3. Women’s retreat: Ladies we are having a women’s retreat April 12-13th in Eastland, Tx, all women are invited! It is going to be an awesome time that’s focused on friendship and discipleship. You can sign up on the app or through this form: https://thewellabilene.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/60/responses/new
  4. Holy Week Art Exhibit: Signups are still open, but close on March 29th and submissions are due on April 7th! You can sign up through this link:https://thewellabilene.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/55/responses/new

Objectives

  1. To discuss how these priorities of Jesus’ prayer intersect to our everyday understanding of life.
  2. To continue practicing prayer as Jesus taught.

Key Passages

Matthew 6:5-15

Summary

The introduction of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount,” explained who the subjects of Jesus’ kingdom were and why they needed true righteousness.

In chapter 5, Jesus looked at passages from the Old Testament Law to provide specific examples of what life in his Kingdom looks like.

Now in chapter 6, Jesus is more specifically addressing prominent misconceptions of righteous behavior, like fasting, prayer and giving alms.

In 6:1-4, Jesus gives an example of how His disciples are to prayer, showing them the main priorities when it comes to speaking to God.

Sample Questions

  • Which points of Jesus’ prayer do you find it most natural to pray through? Which points are most difficult to pray through? Why?
  • Do you find it difficult to be intentional with your words when you pray?
  • What do we ask for when we ask for the kingdom of God to come?
  • Why would Jesus command us to pray in community? (our, us)
  • Is it difficult for you to refer and perceive the Lord as Father? How so?