Q.99. What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer?

A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer;[r] but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord’s prayer.[s]

[r] 1 John 5:14.

[s] Matt. 6:9-13. Compared with Luke 11:2-4.

We are here taught,

1. That we need a rule to direct us in prayer.

2. That the whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer.

3. That the Lord’s Prayer is the special rule given us for our direction in prayer.