
For example, if you were going to study the paragraph on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 6:5–8, you could rewrite this text:Īnd when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. “Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray”- Matthew 6:5–15 For example, using Matthew 6:5–15, your outline of this passage would be something like this: For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” Make an Outlineįrom the text you’ve now rewritten so that you can see the relationship of the various parts of the paragraph, it is easy to make a simple outline.

(1) In private to your heavenly Father, 6:6. (2) Following the pattern of Jesus’ model prayer, 6:9–13 a.
