Message Notes

IN THIS MANNER

1. In this manner Matthew 6:9

a) Not “with these words”

b) Outline of praying suggested

2. Why it was not meant to be recited

a) It will be “repetition”

b) It will contradict what Jesus taught

ADDRESSING GOD

1. “Our Father”

a) Not “Dear Lord Jesus”

b) Not “Dear Spirit of God”

2. Concept of Father

a) Not human context in mind

b) Theological context in mind

3. Our Father in heaven

a) Greatness of God

b) Majesty of God

c) Profound concept

4. God

a) The Mighty One, God the LORD       Psalm 50:1

b) God Almighty to the Patriarchs       Exodus 6:3

c) The LORD to Israel                               Exodus 6:4

d) A great King                                            Malachi 1:14

e) The LORD of hosts                               Malachi 1:14

f) Our Father in heaven                           Matthew 6:9

g) Jesus’ favourite term for God          John 17 

LEARNING TO BE CONSCIOUS OF WHO GOD IS

1. Approaching God in the context of the Old Covenant

a) Tabernacle worship

b) The place of the priests

c) The role of the High Priest

2. Approaching God in the context of the New Covenant

a) Entering into the Holiest by the blood of Jesus             Hebrews 10:19-20

b) Through Jesus our great High Priest                                Hebrews 10:21

c) Drawing near with a true heart                                           Hebrews 10:22

d) Holding fast our confession of faith                                  Hebrews 10:23