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

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