Pray Like Jesus: The Lord’s Prayer
October 5, 2025
Jesus provided the Lord's Prayer not as a script to recite, but as a powerful model for meaningful prayer. It teaches us to approach God as our loving Father while honoring His holiness. The prayer guides us to seek God's kingdom, submit to His will, trust Him for provision, seek and extend forgiveness, and request spiritual protection. Jesus warns against meaningless repetition, emphasizing that effective prayer comes from the heart and should align with how we live. When we pray for God's will to be done or ask for forgiveness as we forgive others, we're making commitments that should be reflected in our daily lives.
Pray Like Jesus Tells Us
October 12, 2025
Prayer is essential for every Christian, as demonstrated by Jesus, who prayed 25 times in the Gospels. Through His teachings in Matthew, Luke, and John, Jesus shows us how to pray effectively by approaching God with humility, persistence, and forgiveness. Key principles include praying privately rather than for show, avoiding meaningless repetition, and forgiving others to receive God's forgiveness. Jesus teaches us to ask, seek, and knock persistently while abiding in Him and His Word. True prayer isn't about getting God to fulfill our wishes, but about aligning ourselves with His will and character, trusting that He gives good gifts according to His perfect wisdom.
Jesus Prayer for Us
October 19, 2025
In His final moments before crucifixion, Jesus prayed for all believers in what's known as the High Priestly Prayer found in John 17. He specifically prayed for three things: unity among believers, sanctification through God's Word, and faithful witness to the world. Jesus desired believers to be interconnected and interdependent, growing in holiness while remaining in the world as salt and light. This unity serves as a powerful witness that draws others to Christ, while division pushes people away from the Gospel. The ultimate purpose of all these prayers is that more people would come to know God and receive eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Modern Day Parables
October 26, 2025
Faith requires more than just believing—it demands building a strong spiritual foundation through God's Word. Three parables illustrate this truth: the three Christian pigs show how daily Bible reading creates an unshakeable faith house, while occasional reading leaves us vulnerable to life's storms. The wrestling coach parable demonstrates how regular time in Scripture helps us recognize God's voice above life's chaos. Finally, the art class parable reveals why both Old and New Testament are essential for understanding the complete picture of Jesus' character. The strength of your faith isn't measured by how long you've been a Christian, but by how consistently you build through God's Word.