1. What to pray (1-4)

One of the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. So Jesus taught them to address God as Father. They were praying to a person who loved them like a Father. They should pray for God's name to be honored and for his kingdom to come. They should pray for their daily physical and spiritual needs. They should pray to also forgive others who sinned against them.

2. Our attitude in prayer (5-13)

Jesus' story about the person who grudgingly gave bread to his friend at midnight contrasted how God our Father sees his children. God will not send us away empty-handed. He wants to hear from us. We can ask and seek God anytime and for anything we need and he will willingly give it. Everyone who asks receives. An earthly father instinctively knows to give good gifts to his children. How much more our Father in heaven will give us good gifts when we ask. He will even give us the Holy Spirit!