Biblical prayer begins with humility and repentance, recognizing God’s grace and our own unworthiness. “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee, and the other a tax-gatherer. “The Pharisee stood and was praying thus to himself, ‘God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or... Read more »
Prayer is a form of Worship. Prayer is not a neutral spiritual activity; it is an act of worship. For this reason, prayer must never be directed toward any created being. Scripture consistently binds prayer to the exclusive worship due to God alone. Jesus Himself establishes this boundary when He declares: “You shall worship the... Read more »
Prayer is the humble, contrite, God-centered response of a redeemed servant to God’s revealed word. It is offering praise and thanksgiving for who He is and what He has done, trusting that He fully knows His people. We are to direct our prayers towards specific things. The Bible instructs us for whom we are to... Read more »
The Lord’s Prayer is the framework Christ gave us to have a meaningful prayer relationship with God. Prayer requires humility. Prayer is not a display of religious pride, but a humble appeal for mercy before a holy God. “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee, and the other a tax-gatherer.... Read more »
When we pray, “Our Father who art in heaven,” we are not merely reciting words; we are being taught how to approach God rightly. Before we even ask anything of Him, we are instructed in the posture of prayer, the confidence we must have, and the object of our desire. Of all things required in... Read more »
The Lord’s Prayer begins with the words: “Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.” (Matt 6:9 NAS) This sets the tone for the entire prayer. Before asking for daily needs, petitions, or guidance, the focus is placed on God Himself. This opening request teaches us that sanctifying the name of God is the foundation... Read more »
Throughout Scripture, the kingdom of God refers to God’s sovereign reign over His creation and His people. When Christians pray “Thy kingdom come,” they are acknowledging Christ as King, praying for the spread of the gospel, and desiring God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus... Read more »
When Jesus taught His disciples how to think about God, the world, and their place before Him, He taught them to pray: “Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10; Luke 11:2) The Lord’s Prayer begins by teaching us to confess God’s rule before it teaches us to present our... Read more »
