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For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever.
The Glory of God Matthew 6:13 “…for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.” We finish our study of the Lord’s Prayer with the doxology, teaching us some of God’s attributes. Here is our overview summary of the Lord’s Prayer: Heading: God as Father and King…
Read More“Deliver Us From Evil”
This week we look at the last petition in the Lord’s Prayer. Here are all seven petitions: • Petition #1: “Hallowed”: God’s honor • Petition #2: “Kingdom”: God’s rule • Petition #3: “Will”: God’s direction • Petition #4: “Bread”: Providing grace • Petition #5: “Forgive”: Pardoning grace • Petition #6: “Lead us”: Preventing grace •…
Read More“Lead us not into tempation”
You might wonder why we would ever have to ask God to, “Lead us not into temptation.” This week you’ll discover some critical ways God humbles us in order to build our dependence and confidence in God. DAY 1 1. The word “temptation” in English, is used in two ways in the Greek language (New…
Read MoreForgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors
Bitterness is a writhing snake. It kills relationships, people and you! The Lord’s Prayer–part 5 DAY 1 Matthew 6:12 …and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Bitterness is a cruel taskmaster. You see someone has done you wrong. “I don’t deserve this! How dare he treat me that way! After…
Read MoreGive Us This Day Our Daily Bread
The Lord’s Prayer, continued… DAY 1 Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. 1. I’m calling this petition for daily bread, “Petition #4.” Read the verses at the beginning of this prayer. Why do you suppose Petition #4 comes after Petitions #1-3? Is there a message here? 2. What does this say about…
Read MoreYour Will Be Done
The Lord’s Prayer–part 3 We continue our look at the Lord’s Prayer. This week we look at Petition #3. DAY 1 Matthew 6:10b …. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Review: Petition #1: Hallowed by Your name. (“May your name be honored in and through my life”) Petition #2: Your…
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