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
