The Model for Praying and Fasting
Matthew 6:9-18

" This,then,is how you should pray."
----Matthew 6-9..

1. In what ways have you given of your talents, time and treasure to the work of God's Kingdom?
Is there a new area of ministry you would like to try?

2. Useing the prayer(known as the Lord's prayer)as a model, what three things related to God are expressed first(vv.9-10)?
What three things related to our needs are expressed next(vv.11-13)?

3. What do verses 12,14, and 15 say to you about the relationship between forgiving and being forgiven?

4. What is the purpose of fasting?
In what situations, that you are currently facing, might fasting be helpful?

5. What "acts of righteousness" or "religious disciplines" are valued in your circles?
In what ways can they be used to impress others?
When have you given in to that temptation?

6. In getting serious about your spiritual life, what is something you need to start doing?