When We Pray

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When We Pray
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Luke 111-4

• And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in
  a certain place, when he ceased, one of his
  disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray,
  as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said
  unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which
  art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
  come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in
  earth. 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. 4
  And forgive us our sins for we also forgive
  every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not
  into temptation but deliver us from evil.

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Introduction

• Background for this prayer is Luke 111
• Facts presented
• John taught his disciples to pray.
• Christ persevered in prayer and prayed often
• Matt. 1422-23 Lk. 612 928 181 2136
  Matt. 2636-46 Eph. 618
• The Twelve saw the need of learning HOW to pray.
• Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his
  disciples.
• From this we learn
• Prayer is a spiritual duty!
• Phil. 46
• Acceptable prayer requires instruction!
• 1 Jn. 514-17 Jas. 41-3
• We must consider the teaching of Jesus regarding
  prayer!
• Lk. 111

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The Model Prayer Matthew 69-13

• 9 After this manner therefore pray ye Our Father
  which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
• 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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 lead us not into temptation, but deliver
  us from evil For thine is the kingdom, and the
  power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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The Model Prayer

• Covers the entire scope of petitions.

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Petition Defined

• A request made for something desired, especially
  a respectful or humble request, as to a superior
  or to one of those in authority a supplication
  or prayer a petition for aid a petition to God
  for courage and strength.
• Dictionary.com

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The Model Prayer

• This prayer covers the entire scope of petitions.
• There are two major divisions
• Devotion to God and things pertaining to His
  kingdom.
• Things pertaining to the individual, his life and
  needs while on this earth.
• This prayer is NOT the Lords prayer.
• Jn. 171-26 is the Lords prayer!
• This is the prayer he taught His disciples how to
  pray!

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The Model Prayer Matthew 69-13

• 9 After this manner therefore pray ye Our Father
  which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
• 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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 lead us not into temptation, but deliver
  us from evil For thine is the kingdom, and the
  power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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Part 1 - Devotion To God

• Our Father which art in heaven, hollowed be thy
  name - vs. 9
• All acceptable prayer must be in faith
• Heb. 116 Rom. 1017 Lk. 181-8
• Prayer is a right and privilege of those who
  address God as Father and submit to His will
• 1 Pet. 117 Jn. 33-17
• Jesus illustrates our confidence in this manner
  of address
• Matt. 77-11
• Our Father - indicates a family relationship
  and brotherhood of believers, while in submission
  to the Head of the family
• Matt. 238-9
• Hallow - means to fear, be afraid of, honor,
  respect, stand in awe of, terrible (RSV).
• Psa. 1119
• Which art in heaven - indicates divinity, a
  divine being, deity, godhood.

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Part 1 - Devotion To God

• Thy kingdom come - vs. 10
• Concern for the kingdom must be first
• Matt. 633 Mk. 1017-30
• Kingdom - means royal power or rule, a kingdom
• Lk. 1911-27
• The kingdom of Christ is His rule within our
  hearts!
• We should pray for the Kingdom to increase (not
  to come), that Satan be subdued and for the
  faithfulness of saints
• The kingdom has already come!
• Matt. 1618-19 Mk. 91 Col. 113 Rev. 19

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Part 1 - Devotion To God

• Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven -
  vs. 10
• We must pray that the Fathers will be done in
  all things
• Jn. 434 638, 40
• Heb. 107-9
• Matt. 721-23
• Jas. 414-17
• 1 Jn. 514 Jn. 931

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Part 2 - Individual Needs In Life

• Give us this day our daily bread - vs. 11
• Acknowledges complete dependence on God.
• This request stands for all our necessities
• Lk. 1212-30
• This does not mean we are not responsible to
  work
• Gen. 317-19 2 Thess. 310-12 Eph. 428
• Not to be anxious about these things
• Matt. 625-34 Phil. 46
• Must pray for strength, good health and
  opportunities to provide our daily necessities.

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Part 2 - Individual Needs In Life

• And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our
  debtors - vs. 12
• Forgiveness rests in our own capacity to forgive
• Matt. 615 Eph. 432
• Forgiveness requires repentance
• Lk. 171-3 133-5
• The offended must have a disposition to forgive
  the offender
• Matt. 544 Lk. 628 Mk. 1125-26 Col. 312, 13
• God is ready to forgive so we must be ready to
  forgive!
• Ps. 865 Matt. 1821-22
• This character trait will transform us to conform
  to the will of God!

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Part 2 - Individual Needs In Life

• And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
  from evil - vs. 13
• This teaches us that God will not lead us into
  unnecessary trials
• Heb. 135
• He will deliver us from temptation and sin
• 1 Cor. 1013 Jas. 12-18
• He will provided the means of escape from either!
• We must be willing to recognize and use the means
  provided!
• Jesus gave us an example we can follow!
• 1 Pet. 221-23 Matt. 41-11
• Watch and pray, that ye enter not into
  temptation (Matt. 2641).

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All Glory Goes To God!

• For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
  glory, for ever. Amen. - vs. 13
• God deserves all Glory, honor and praise!
• Because he has provided all physical and
  spiritual blessings!
• Every good gift and every perfect gift is from
  above, and cometh down from the Father of lights,
  with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of
  turning (Jas. 117)

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We Must Pray In The Name Of Christ

• No mention made of this in the model prayer.
• Absence of this instruction might be that He had
  not yet received all authority
• Matt. 2818-20
• John records instructions to the Twelve to ask
  in My name in regard to the baptism of the Holy
  Spirit
• Jn. 1412-14 1516 1624
• Prayer in the name of Christ is recognition of
  the authority of Christ as our King and High
  Priest
• Col. 317 Phil. 46-7 Eph. 520 Jas. 514

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Conclusion

• The model prayer covers the basics of life
• Acknowledges God!
• His Kingdom!
• Our needs while on this earth!
• We must pray in HIS name!
• According to His will!
• By His Authority!
• These are summed up by the words of Peter
• Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty
  hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time
  Casting all your care upon him for he careth for
  you (1 Pet. 56, 7).