The Lord’s Prayer (Matt 6:6-13)(1) Our Father Who Art in Heaven …

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iBelieve1. I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of

heavens and the Earth.

iBelieve2. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only eternal Son, our Lord; 3. who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin

Mary; 4. suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and

buried; he descended into Hades; 5. the third day he rose again from the dead; 6. he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand

of God the Father Almighty; 7. from where he shall come again to judge the living and

the dead.

iBelieve8. I believe in the Holy Spirit; 9. the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; 10. the forgiveness of sins; 11. the resurrection of the body; 12. and the life everlasting.

Amen

The Lord’s Prayer (Traditional Form) Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespassed

against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for

ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer in Matt (KJV) 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 inearth, 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:”

The Lord’s Prayer in Matt (KJV) For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the

glory, for ever. Amen.” 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your

heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

(Matt 6:11-13 KJV)

The Lord’s Prayer in Luke (KJV) KJV Luke 11:1 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.

(Luk 11:3-4 KJV)

The Lord’s Prayer in Luke (KJV) 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.

(Luk 11:3-4 KJV)

The Lord’s Prayer in Matt (NAU) 9 Pray, then, in this way: Our Father who is 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 also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

(Mat 6:9-13 NAU)

Venues and Purposes Two Venues:

Part of a Long Discourse (Matt): Quoted for a Point: Only Those Who Forgive Will Be Forgiven Only Those Who Have Mercy Will Be Shown Mercy

Answering a Disciple’s Request (Luke) Same Purpose: “Pray, then, in this way”

Either as a Template (in Form) Or as an Example (in Content)

About God About Self/Men

Title and Text Base The Lord’s Prayer or the Disciple’s Prayer?

It Was Given by the Lord to Be the Disciples’ Prayer It May Have Originated as a Prayer of the Lord Himself,

except That He Has No Sins to Be Forgiven Text Base:

The Most Ancient Manuscripts of Matthew Do Not Have “for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever more, Amen.”

Luke also Does Not have It. It Is Likely a Medieval Scribal Addition

Structure of the Lord’s Prayer Two Sections: God and Us Four Elements Each:

Father; Name; Kingdom; Will Food; Sins; Temptation; Evil

From Top to Down From Inside to Outside Similar to the Decalogue (Ten Commandments)

Five on Vertical Relationships Five on Horizontal Relationships

Our Father Who Is in Heaven Father:

Source of Life: Great Creator of the Universe Personal Creator of Our Body and Personality

Loving Care: Provider of Livelihood Leadership and Guidance in Each Step

Sonship and Heir Reborn from the Holy Spirit Adopted through Christ by Faith

Our Father Who Is in Heaven Our Father:

Sense of the Community: Brotherhood of All Believers Never Alone

Joy of the Family: All Named after the Father Living for the Honor of the Father

Call against Selfishness: Not living for Self: Lonely and Purposeless For God & Others: Useful and Meaningful

Our Father Who Is in Heaven Father Who Is in Heaven

We Have Two Fathers Father on the Earth: Human and Imperfect Father in Heaven: Divine and Perfect

We have Two Homes Earthly Home: Familiar and (Hopefully) Sweet Heavenly home: Grand and (Surely) Wonderful

Fatherhood Is Lofty and Honorable Our Relationship with God the Father as a Reborn and

Adopted Son Is the Only Foundation of Our Prayer

Hallowed Be Your Name Hallowed = Be Made Holy

Be Shown as Holy (by God): God Reveals Himself to Men God Partially Shows His Holiness

Be Regarded as Holy(by Men): Recognition (Honor) Adoration (Worship) Action (Obedience)

On the Basis of God’s Fatherhood and Holiness God Is to Be Honored

Hallowed Be Your Name Name = Person

"Your oils have a pleasing fragrance, Your name is like purified oil; Therefore the maidens love you. (Song 1:3 NAU)

Hallowed Be Your Name Name = Character/Attributes

Existential Attributes: Self-existence; Self-satisfaction; Self-determination

Power Attributes: Omniscience; Omnipotence; Omnipresence

Moral Attributes: Holiness, Justice/Righteousness, Mercy/Grace/Love

Hallowed Be Your Name Name = Reputation (Recognition by Men of God

throughout Interaction in History) El Shaddai (Almighty God; Gen 17:1) El Elyon (God Most High; Gen 14:18) El Roi (God Who Sees; Gen 16:13) El Olam (God Eternal; Gen 21:33) Yahweh Jireh (The LORD Who Prepares; Gen 22:14) Yahweh Sabbaoth (The LORD of hosts; Josh 5:15) Yahweh Rophe (The LORD Who Heals; Exod 15:26)

Hallowed Be Your Name Yahweh Shalom (The LORD Who Is Peace; Judg 6:24) Yahweh Nissi (The LORD Our Banner; Exod 17:15) Yahweh Tsidkenu (The LORD Our Righteousness; Jer

23:6) Yahweh Maccaddeshcem (The LORD Who Makes Us

Holy; Exod 31:13) Yahweh Raah (The LORD My Shepherd; Ps 23:1)

Your Kingdom Come Kingdom = Rulership over Man’s Heart and Affairs

God Reigns God’s Kingdom Progresses

“Fuzzy Kingdom:” Creation, Fall, Flood, Bebel “Visible Kingdom:” Israel: Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus “Spiritual Kingdom:” Church Age “Full Kingdom:” Millennium and Eternal State

Come: the Next Stage, Fuller Reign, Inside Man Spiritually Outside Man Politically

Your Will Be Done on Earth as in Heaven Will Be Done = Obedience

Obedience Is the Desired Result of All Religions Obedience Is the End of God’s Self-revelation Obedience Is the Result of Christ’s Redemption

True Religion => A Son Knowing God’s Person Before Obedience to God’s Will

False Religions => A Slave Obeys to the Will Before Knowing the Person

The Lord’s Prayer (Traditional Form) Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespassed

against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for

ever. Amen.