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NASB | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. [Luke 11:2-4] |
Bible Question: Give an example of a prayer found in the Bible. What does your example teach us about God, the things of God, or our relationship with Him? |
Bible Answer: I like to use the Diciples Prayer ... "Our Father" - Our focus in prayer is on our relationship with Him. "Who art in heaven" - Our Father is lives our hearts and in heaven - our destination. "Hallowed be your name" - Our Father is holy and so is His name. We come in reverence and magnify God. "Your kingdom come" - Our Father is the King, we are His subjects and live out His principles. "Your will be done" - We want to do the will of our Father and we will receive God's guidance. "Give us this day our daily bread" - Our Father is our Provider is spiritual and physical food. We will be fed, "Forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. " - Our Father's forgiveness is greater, we will be cleansed. "Lead us not into temptation" - Our Father will lead us through temptations, we cannot do it ourselves. We will be victorious. "Deliver us from evil" - When we submit to our Father and resist the evil one, he will flee. We are protected. |