19 | Matthew 7:7-11

21 Days of Prayer

Season 2 Episode 19 unpacks Matthew 7 to learn how to pray first in every situation.

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Scripture 

Primary Text: Matthew 7:7-11

Observations & Applications

1. What connections do you see between this passage about prayer (Matthew 7:7-11) and the earlier teaching on judgment and grace in Matthew 7:1-6? 

2. Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock, promising that God will respond. What does this tell us about God’s character and His desire for us to pray? 

3. Jesus speaks of God giving “good gifts” to those who ask. In your opinion, what is the most important gift God gives us, and why? 

4. Jesus compares earthly parents giving to their children with the generosity of the Father in heaven. How does understanding God as a good Father shape the way you pray and trust Him with your needs? 

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SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

PRAYER

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.