The Gospel Project at Home: Jesus Taught About Prayer
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Read Scripture
Read all or parts of Luke 11:1-13; 18:1-14 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
Preschool Bible Story Video
Elementary Bible Story Video
Talk About Scripture
The very first cell phone came out in 1973. It was about 10 inches long and weighed almost 2 pounds! It definitely wasn’t something you could fit in your pocket. It was like carrying around a brick with a battery that only lasted 20 minutes of talk time!
Even with all its limitations, that first phone allowed people to connect with others across long distances. That’s like prayer—which is our way of staying connected with God. Jesus taught His followers to pray, showing them that no matter where they are or what’s happening, they can talk to God anytime—and He’s always listening.
Prayer isn’t about fancy words; it’s about being honest with God. You can tell Him anything—your worries, your joys, or even your questions. And even if it feels like God isn’t answering you right away, you can keep talking to Him and trusting that He hears you and cares for you.
Through His work on the cross, Jesus made it possible for us to come to God in prayer. We can approach Him with confidence, knowing that He hears us and wants to have a relationship with us. Whenever you are in need, take the time to talk to God and experience His peace through prayer.
Jesus taught people to keep praying. God is a good Father who will give His people what they need. The most important prayer we can pray is to tell God we have sinned and ask for His forgiveness. Jesus died on the cross and rose again so sinners can be made right with God.
Pray: Jesus, thank You for teaching us how to pray. Help us talk to You honestly, trust You, and keep coming to You every day, knowing You love and hear us.
Learn Scripture
Preschool Scripture Music Video
Elementary Scripture Music Video
Family Prayer
Mornings: Take a moment to thank God for always being available and listening to you. Ask Him to help you remember throughout the day that you can talk to Him anytime about anything. How does it feel to know that God cares about everything in your life?
Evenings: Ask God to help you have faith when you pray. Ask Him to fill you with confidence that He can do all He has promised to do. How does knowing God’s faithfulness help you trust His answers for your prayers?
Family Activities
For Fun: Place separate slips of paper in a bowl with the words Thanksgiving, Praise, Forgiveness, and Help written on them. Invite each family member to draw a slip of paper and say a prayer in that given category. Talk about the different things we can say to God throughout our day, whether it’s to praise Him, thank Him, or ask for His forgiveness and help.
To Serve: Create a family prayer request box by decorating a small container and making cards with each family member’s name or specific prayer requests. Place the cards in the box and choose a time of day—like at dinner or before bed—where everyone draws a card and prays for the person or need written on it. Remind your child that one of the ways we love others is by committing to praying with them and for them.
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