What did Jesus teach about prayer?
Jesus taught prayer as direct relationship with the Father, not religious performance.
In short
Jesus treated prayer as direct, honest relationship with the Father. He warned against prayer as performance, taught His disciples a simple pattern, and repeatedly withdrew to pray Himself.
What Jesus said
Matthew 6:5–13; Luke 11:1–13; Luke 18:1–14; Mark 1:35
Practice it
Pray the Lord’s Prayer slowly, one line at a time. After each line, stop and put it into your own words before moving on.
Go deeper
Context
Public religious prayer could carry social status. Jesus repeatedly redirects attention away from being seen and toward the Father who sees in secret.