Tuesday – May 12
Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray – Sabbath School Lesson Study
This Sabbath School lesson study on Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray explains how prayer should be simple, sincere, and centered on a close relationship with God.
Bible Focus
- Luke 11:1–4
- Matthew 6:5–15
Spirit of Prophecy Focus
- Our High Calling, p. 130
- Christ’s Object Lessons, pp. 139–140
Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray Summary
- In Jesus’ time, many prayers were long and made to impress people.
- Religious leaders often used difficult words and prayed for attention.
- Jesus warned against this kind of prayer.
- He taught that prayer should be sincere and from the heart.
- The disciples noticed that prayer was very important in Jesus’ life.
- Jesus often separated Himself to pray.
- He prayed early in the morning and spent much time with His Father.
- The disciples saw that His prayers were different.
- So they asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.”
- Jesus taught that prayer should be simple and meaningful.
- We do not need fancy words for God to hear us.
- God wants honest communication from the heart.
- Jesus began the prayer with “Our Father.”
- This reminds us that God is personal, loving, and close to us.
- “Hallowed be Your name” teaches reverence and respect for God.
- “Your kingdom come” shows our desire for Christ’s return and God’s rule in our lives.
- “Your will be done” teaches surrender and trust in God’s wisdom.
- Jesus also taught us to ask for daily bread.
- God cares about both our physical and spiritual needs.
- We should ask for forgiveness and also forgive others.
- We should pray for protection from temptation and evil.
- The prayer ends by giving all glory and power to God alone.
- Prayer keeps us connected to God every day.
- Jesus showed that prayer is not a performance but a relationship.
- The more we pray sincerely, the closer we grow to God.
Question
- What kind of prayer did Jesus teach His disciples?
Answer
- Jesus taught them to pray simply, sincerely, and humbly from the heart.
Reflection
- Are your prayers honest conversations with God, or are they only routine words?
Takeaway
- True prayer is simple, sincere, and centered on trusting God and staying close to Him.
Continue Studying
- To deepen your study, explore the official Sabbath School lesson:
https://absg.sspmadventist.org/ - You can also continue with:
- Monday: When Prayers Seem Unanswered
- Lesson 7 Overview
- Wednesday Lesson Study
