Ask, Seek, and Knock | Matthew 7:7-11

Included below are the five sermon points along with discussion questions for further reflection.

1) WE SHOULD NOT ASK FOR AN IDOL

How can we tell if we are actually beginning to pray for an idol? (Have someone read James 4:2-4)

2) WE SHOULD ASK HUMBLY

How can we grow in praying in humble dependence on God’s fatherly care? (Have someone read Matthew 7:7-11)

3) WE SHOULD ASK FOR MORE OF GOD

What can motivate us to pray more earnestly for more of God Himself in our lives and the lives of others? (Have someone read Luke 11:13 and Jeremiah 29:12-13)

4) WE SHOULD ASK FOR THE SALVATION & SANCTIFICATION OF OTHERS

How do we pray more earnestly for the salvation of others, especially those in our family? (Have someone read Romans 10:1)

What can help us pray more earnestly for the sanctification of others? (Have someone read Colossians 1:9-11)

5) WE SHOULD ASK PERSISTENTLY

What has helped you pray more persistently about matters of eternal importance? (Have someone read Luke 11:5-10)

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