Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:13 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this… And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Today’s Question: When are some times of the day that you are most tempted to sin? Today’s Commentary: At the very least, each person faces dozens of temptations each day.Continue reading “Prayer in the Spiritual War (Lesson #35- Summer School with Jesus)”
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Prayer that Cleanses People (Lesson #34- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:12 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this… And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Today’s Question: What emotions come to your mind when you see the word freedom? Today’s Commentary: There is a great feeling when one is completely debt-free. This has happened for a briefContinue reading “Prayer that Cleanses People (Lesson #34- Summer School with Jesus)”
Prayer that Depends on God (Lesson #33- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:11 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this… Give us today our daily bread. Today’s Question: What need has God neglected to provide for you? Today’s Commentary: Depending on the circumstances, I could survive more than a week without food (if forced to). I could survive less than a few days withoutContinue reading “Prayer that Depends on God (Lesson #33- Summer School with Jesus)”
My Kingdom Go (Lesson #32- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:10 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this…Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Today’s Question: What is the next big event that you are looking forward to on your calendar? Today’s Commentary: I have been warned by many at different times in my life notContinue reading “My Kingdom Go (Lesson #32- Summer School with Jesus)”
How to Talk to the Father (Lesson #31- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:9 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, Your name be honored as holy. Today’s Question: To whom do you pray? Today’s Commentary: Adoption is a beautiful thing. Our family has been in the process of adopting two little girls (whom we do not know yet) for theContinue reading “How to Talk to the Father (Lesson #31- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Greatest Obstacle to Prayer (Lesson #30- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:5-13 Today’s Question: Do you believe that God has called you to serve or to be served by others? Today’s Commentary: There are two kinds of theology in the world: Dog Theology and Cat Theology. Feed a dog and he will believe you are God. Feed a feline and the cat willContinue reading “The Greatest Obstacle to Prayer (Lesson #30- Summer School with Jesus)”
Prayers that Do Not Impress God (Lesson #29- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:7-8 (HCSB) When you pray, don’t babble like the idolaters, since they imagine they’ll be heard for their many words. Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask Him. Today’s Question: Since God knows all things, why do we need to pray? Today’s Commentary: It mayContinue reading “Prayers that Do Not Impress God (Lesson #29- Summer School with Jesus)”
Prayer That Impresses God (Lesson #28- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:5-6 (HCSB) Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray toContinue reading “Prayer That Impresses God (Lesson #28- Summer School with Jesus)”
Seriously Amplifying Your Prayers (Lesson #27- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:2-4 (HCSB) So whenever you give to the poor, don’t sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be applauded by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you give to the poor, don’t let your left hand know what yourContinue reading “Seriously Amplifying Your Prayers (Lesson #27- Summer School with Jesus)”
Worship That God Refuses (Lesson #26- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:1 (HCSB) Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of people, to be seen by them. Otherwise, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Today’s Question: What is the right way to live out your faith in front of others? Today’s Commentary: There is a great danger forContinue reading “Worship That God Refuses (Lesson #26- Summer School with Jesus)”
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