Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:11

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When You Pray: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:11 October 15, 2017 By: Andrew Oates Introduction: The Lord and his prayer for the church. As we recite the Lord’s prayer, realize that we are joining with the great cloud of witnesses that have gone before us and have prayed this exact prayer while they walked on this earth. We join with the Apostles, Elders, Pastors, Martyrs, and Christians in the prayer of the ages by our Lord Jesus Christ to teach us to pray. Matthew 6:9-13 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. I. “Give us” A. What are we asking God, our Father to give us? 1. ________________ - Luke 11:9-13. 2. Healing - James 5:15-16; 1 Peter 2:24. 3. ______________ - Matthew 9:22; Mark 5:34; Luke 8:48; Jeremiah 32:19 & 27. 4. _______________________ - Philippians 4:19; Luke 12:27.

B. _________ are we asking God, our Father to give us? 1. _______________________ - John 14: 13-14. 2. With right motives - James 4:3. 3. ________________________ - Matthew 21:22. II. “This day” - When are we going to need it from God, our Father? A. ________ - Jeremiah. 33:3; John 16:23. B. Today - John 15:7. C. ___________ - 2 Corinthians 12:9. So what happens when God does not answer our prayers? III. “Our daily bread” - What do we need from God, our Father? A. Our desires - Psalms 37:4; Luke 1:38. B. Our __________________ - Romans 8:29. C. Our comfort - Psalms 34:18; Acts 17:27. D. Our ___________ - John 6:35. What do we do when we suffer and it never stops?

Conclusion: What do you want from God now and forever? Stuff? Physical miracle? Temporary relief? No suffering? Or do you want Jesus Christ? Philippians 3:10.

When You Pray: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:11 October 15, 2017 Small Group Questions *You do NOT have to answer or discuss every question. Feel free to just pick a few. These are meant to guide you in truth. If you are having trouble answering a question, ask your small group leader to help you. They are committed to helping you develop as an authentic follower of Christ.

3. Read Matthew 6:25-34. How does trusting in God’s providence free us from anxiety?

4. What is the relationship between us trusting in God to provide for our needs (Matthew 6:25-34) and our responsibility to work (2 Thessalonians 3:10)?

COMMUNITY QUESTION: 1. What is your favorite type of bread? (breadsticks, rolls, biscuits, etc.)

Into the WORD/APPLICATION:

5. Have you ever prayed for something earnestly and it didn’t happen? How did that affect your relationship with God?

Here are some suggested sites in order to dive deeper into God's Word: blueletterbible.org, desiringgod.org/articles/all, biblos.com, ccel.org, logos.com, connect.ligonier.org, thegospelcoalition.org/channel/bible-and-theology. Read Matthew 6:9-13 or, if you’re able, quote the Lord’s Prayer as a group. 1. When we ask God for daily bread, what are we asking God to do?

6. Which areas in your life do you need to learn to trust in God’s provision more fully?