Introduction
We continue looking at Luke’s record of the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus talks about prayer.
Questions
1. What does Jesus say we should pray for about the future?
v 2 ... May your Kingdom come.
May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
2. What does Jesus say we should pray for regarding forgiveness (both God's and ours)?
v 4 Forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. ...
3. Who does Jesus say are blessed?
v 28 ... blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 Jesus teaches his disciples (and us) how to pray
- v 5 to 13 God answers our prayers and we should pray frequently
- v 14 to 26 Jesus is accused of healing by Beelzebul, the prince of demons
- v 27 to 36 Jesus says he is a sign to this generation. Light is contrasted with darkness
- v 37 to 53 Jesus accuses the Pharisees, scribes and lawyers of hypocrisy, and of not doing what they teach