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John taught His disciples to pray
Luke 11:1 “And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us TO PRAY, as JOHN ALSO TAUGHT HIS DISCIPLES.”
John taught his followers to pray, and we need teaching to pray effectively. “To Pray” is the starting point. We need to be taught the need of prayer and how to pray.
Millions have memorized “The Lord’s prayer”and pray without thought. “THY WILL BE DONE in earth [in us]” This third Petition of the Lord’s Prayer is repeated daily by millions who have not the slightest intention of letting anyone’s will be done but their own.
Jesus taught His Disciples how to pray
Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, THY WILL BE DONE in earth [in us], as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread [Therefore a sample, public morning prayer].
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And LEAD US not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Jesus was speaking very directly and effectively to His disciples. He did not want them to be like the hypocrites when they prayed. Not just for show or the hearing of man. He wanted His disciples when they prayed they would be praying to the living God.