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Christianity: Living the Christian Life

Types of Christian prayer and the Lord's Prayer

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Overview

Set and informal prayer and when each suits, Jesus on private prayer in Matthew 6:5 to 8, how the Lord's Prayer opens and what it asks, Matthew 6:14, and disagreement over set versus informal prayer.

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What is Christian prayer, and what is a set prayer?

Key term

What is prayer for Christians?

Key term

What is a set prayer?

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  1. 1

    What is prayer for Christians?

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    Prayer is communication with God. Christians use prayer to praise God, give thanks, confess sin and ask for help.

  2. 2

    What is a set prayer?

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    A set prayer uses fixed words that are learnt or read. The Lord's Prayer and prayers from service books are examples.

  3. 3

    What is informal prayer?

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    Informal prayer uses a person's own words, spoken spontaneously to God. A Christian can pray informally anywhere and at any time.

  4. 4

    When might a Christian use set prayer?

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    Set prayer suits public worship, where a congregation speaks the same words together. Set words also help when a person cannot find their own.

  5. 5

    When might a Christian use informal prayer?

    Model answer

    Informal prayer suits personal needs and private moments. A Christian might pray this way when facing a sudden crisis.

  6. 6

    What does Jesus teach about how to pray in Matthew 6:5–8?

    Model answer

    Jesus warns against praying to be seen by others. Jesus tells followers to pray in private, without babbling many words.

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