Big Idea: Pray in awe of God, expecting Him to meet your needs, and to motivate you to action.
I. Pray Honestly 6:7-8
A. Without Meaningless Words
B. Because God Knows
II. This Leads us to Praise 6:9-10
A. Our Father
B. For Who He Is
C. And Where He Rules
III. Which Causes us to Petition for.. 6:11-13
A. Our Needs
B. Our Debts
C. Our Protection
IV. And to Take Action 6:14-15
A. Positively
B. Not Negatively
Sources:
France, R.T. NICNT: The Gospel of Matthew
Jones, Martin L. Studies in the Sermon on the Mount
Keener, Craig. Matthew: IVP NT Commentary Series
Morris, Leon PNTC: The Gospel According to Matthew
Simonetti, Manlio. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture Ia
Stott, John, R.W. The Bible Speaks Today: The Message of the Sermon on the Mount
Turner, David L. BECNT: Matthew