I agree with author Philip Keller who believes that behind Psalm 23, the Matthew 6 Lord's prayer is the most beloved and well known text in the Bible. It's been repeated millions upon millions of times by countless numbers of human beings for 20 centuries.
Its called The Lord's Prayer, also called the Our Father (Latin: Pater Noster ). It's actually quite brief. In Greek, the Lord's Prayer is only 57 words and can be repeated in less than a minute. It is the most precious of instruction on how to pray.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism says “The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer, but the special text is that form of prayer which Jesus taught his disciples, commonly called the Lords Prayer".
Over the next 9 weeks, we will take phrase by phases and learn The Lord's Prayer so that we can best use it in our lives.
Matthew 6:9-13
The word pray, or some form of it, is used 375 times in the Bible. We have admonitions to pray, examples of prayer and clear biblical teachings on prayers necessity scattered all through the Bible. This series however is based on the Lord’s Prayer from Mathew 6 and is the leader above all other teachings on prayer. No doubt, your prayer life can be enhanced and improved by The Lord’s Prayer.
Matthew 6:9-13
It is difficult to not notice how God centered The Lord’s Prayer is. Following the address ‘Our Father in Heaven’ there are three very specific God centered statements. These statements are for the glorifying of his name, for the coming of his Kingdom and for our accomplishing of God’s will on earth and in heaven. After today’s message, let’s all say and live glory to his name.
Matthew 6:9-13
Of the many subjects that make up Christianity, some are more important than others. Even though subjects are equally true, they are not all equally critical for our walk with the Lord. The subjects within the first section of the The Lord’s Prayer are about as significant as we can imagine. Wether this moorings thoughts are new to you, or a rehashing of things you already know, todays subject is worth repeating. And repeating. And repeating.
Matthew 6:9-13
Countless millions of people have prayed “your will be done’ without having the faintest idea of what it actually means. This is called “vain repetition”. Remember, repetition is fine, but not the vain type. Maybe today in a few brief moments we could better understand, and more faithfully pray, “your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”.
Matthew 6:9-13
It is quite a shock really to move from God’s name, his kingdom and his will to daily bread. There is such a lofty spiritual high from the address through the first three petitions, then there is an abrupt switch to daily bread. I for one am happy to see this, I really like daily bread. So, after some context, we will learn the importance of todays petition and bring even more clarity to our daily praying of the Lords Prayer.
Matthew 6:9-13
The Lord’s Prayer becomes a little extra personal with today’s phrase. One writer has stated that this one petition is both the boldest petition in the Lord’s Prayer and possibly the boldest one could ever pray. If the “forgive me” portion is not brazen enough, then the added word “as” pretty much takes the petition over the top. Let’s pray.
Matthew 6:9-13
As many as half of Bible translations include a doxology benediction to the lord’s prayer. Just as the prayer began with a reverence and honor of God, so now it closes with the affirmation of the greatness of God “Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory for ever, Amen.” To wrap up prayer with a focus on the kingdom- power- and glory of God will do more for our daily attitude and outlook than any other one thing. Let’s be focused together.
Pastor Robb Williams
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