Main Point 

As go your prayers, so goes your life. 

Prayer Essentials (Matthew 6:5-18) 

1. The Why 
2. The How 
3. The What 

Life Group Discussion Questions 

1. What did Jesus say not to do regarding prayer? (Matthew 6:5-8) 
2. What parts of the Lord's Prayer are most helpful or inspiring to you? (Matthew 6:9-13) 
3. Why is forgiveness a big deal? (Matthew 6:14-15) 
4. Why is fasting so underutilized in America and what does it say about our sense of urgency? (Matthew 6:16-18) 
5. How does Jesus want us to pray? (Luke 18:1-8) 
6. Who has taught you how to pray? Who can you teach how to pray? (Luke 11:1-2) 
7. What is holding you back from praying with more people during the week? (Acts 1:12-14)