BIG IDEA: Jesus’ concept of true prayer includes principles and a pattern.

*Six principles of true prayer in Jesus’ response:

1) Regular prayer can be counted on. (v.5a)

2) Performative prayer must be condemned. (v.5,6)

3) Some prayer can be corporate. (v.7a)

4) Effective prayer can be concise. (v.7b-8)

5) The approach of prayer must be kinship-based. (v.8b)

6) The manner of prayer can be conventional. (v.9a