The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 16

Text: Matthew 6:5-13; Luke 11:1-4
1 May 2016

 

“GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD”

  1. Prayer for God’s provision Genesis 28:20

a) If God will be with me
b) And keep me in this way I am going
c) And give me bread to eat
d) And clothing to put on
  1. Provision of God             Psalm 78

a) He gave them drink in abundance Psalm 78:15
i) Streams out of the rock Psalm 78:16
ii) Waters to run down like rivers Psalm 78:16
b) Bread of heaven Psalm 78:24
i) Manna Psalm 78:24
ii) Men ate angel’s food Psalm 78:25
iii) Food to the full                                      Psalm 78:25
c) Meat
i) He also rained meat on them Psalm 78:27
ii) Feathered fowl Psalm 78:27
  1. Danger to note

a) The problem of unbelief
b) They still sinned… they did not believe Psalm 78:32
  1. Other problems

a) Worrying             Matthew 6:25, 28, 34
b) Little faith             Matthew 6:30
  1. Praying and believing

a) Praying for life’s provision
b) Believing in God’s providence
c) Thanking God for His provision Psalm 103