Lord, Teach us to Pray:Part 6

Lord, Teach us to Pray:
Part 6

  Introduction: Bridging heaven and earth As we progress through the Lord’s Prayer, we come to a phrase that ties the previous petitions together – “on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10c). This line is more than a poetic flourish. It is the heartbeat...
Lord, Teach us to Pray:Part 5

Lord, Teach us to Pray:
Part 5

  Introduction: The boldest prayer of all After praying “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come,” Jesus teaches us to say: “Your will be done.” (Matthew 6:10b). This is perhaps the most daring and difficult prayer any believer can pray....
Lord, Teach us to Pray:Part 4

Lord, Teach us to Pray:
Part 4

  Having begun The Lord’s Prayer with reverence – “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” -Jesus now leads us into the first grand petition that moves beyond adoration and into alignment: “Your kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10a). These three words are...
Lord, Teach us to Pray:Part 3

Lord, Teach us to Pray:
Part 3

  After addressing God as “Our Father in heaven,” Jesus now leads us into the first petition of The Lord’s Prayer: “Hallowed be your name.” (Matthew 6:9b). This is not a phrase we use very often in everyday conversation. The word “hallowed” has an ancient, almost...
Lord, Teach us to Pray:Part 2

Lord, Teach us to Pray:
Part 2

  Jesus begins The Lord’s Prayer with a profound phrase: “Our Father in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9a). At first glance, these words may seem ordinary. Many Christians have repeated them thousands of times in church services, at funerals, or in quiet devotion. But...
Lord, Teach us to Pray:Part 1

Lord, Teach us to Pray:
Part 1

  Prayer is one of the most universal expressions of human longing. Across all religions and philosophies, people instinctively turn to something – or someone – beyond themselves in times of desperation, gratitude, or need. For the Christian, however,...