Message Notes

INTRODUCTION

1. The Lord’s Prayer

a) Classic

b) Great example of how to pray

2. Problems that the Lord Jesus warned about:

a) Hypocrisy in prayer

b) Vain repetition in prayer

3. The Lord’s Prayer

a) No repetition of any kind

b) It is based on a relationship of faith

“Father-son” relationship

4. A Study of The Lord’s Prayer II

9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.

10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.

13 And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Matthew 6:9-15

VITAL POINTS IN THE LORD’S PRAYER

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.

Matthew 6:11-12

1. Give us this day our daily bread

a) What this petition does not mean

i) It is not asking God for miraculous Manna sent from heaven

ii) It is also not asking God for a handout

b) What this petition means

i) Recognition of God’s Role in Provision

ii) Request for God’s blessing as we work hard at making a living

c) Significant texts that teach us about God’s provision

i) Psalm 68:19

ii) Psalm 103:1-5

iii) Philippians 4:19

2. And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.

a) The word “debts” includes:

i) Sins

ii) Transgressions/ Trespasses

iii) Iniquity

b) Forgiveness must be sought

c) Forgiveness will be given 1 John 1:9

d) Forgiving our debtors

i) Parable of an unforgiving servant Matthew 18:21-35

ii) The need to practise forgiveness is emphasised

CONCLUSION

1. Learning to pray well

a) This takes time

b) Knowledge must be sought

2. A key concept

a) Correction of wrong ideas

b) Practice of correct teachings