WHY DID JESUS PRAY? WHY SHOULD WE PRAY IF GOD ALREADY KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN?

MATTHEW 6:9-13; JAMES 4:2B

July 10, 2016

Todd Chapman

 
 

Matthew 6:9-13 ESV: [9] Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. [10] Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. [11] Give us this day our daily bread, [12] and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. [13] And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

James 4:2B ESV: You do not have, because you do not ask.

Why did Jesus pray?  (since He is God)

  • Jesus prayed as a model for us.
  • Jesus prayed to deepen His communion, fellowship with the Father.

Why should we pray if God already knows what will happen?

  • Prayer is an expression of our faith.
  • Prayer is a primary way through which we are brought into closer, deeper fellowship with God.
  • Prayer is the means through which God often accomplishes His sovereign will.