OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN

Matthew 6:1-9
Key Verse 6:9

** Our Father in heaven

1. 	Skim through the passage. How many times is the expression "Father in heaven" repeated? What does "Father in heaven" mean?

2. 	Why is He called "your" Father and another time "our" Father? What does the title "Father" suggest about His relationship with you? 

3. 	How did He become your (and our) "Father" (Genesis 1:1,26-29,31; 2:7; 2:17; 3:1-19; Jn 3:16; 1:12; 6:40; Romans 8:15-16; Hebrews 10:19; Eph 1:5)? 

4. 	Why do you think He called you His "child" (Isaiah 43:7; 1Pe 2:9)? 

** Hallowed be your name

5. 	Read v. 9 again and memorize it. How is the prayer topic, "Hallowed be your name", related to your position as His child?

6. 	How can we practically live a life that is consistent with the prayer request that says, "Hallowed be your name" (Mat 4:10 [Romans 12:1; Psa 50;23; Heb 13:16; Phi 4:18; Jn 21:15]; Heb 11:6 [Phi 4:13; Lk 1:37; Rm 8:31])?

7. 	Read v. 9 again. Why do you think Jesus asked us to "pray" for this prayer topic?