The Lord’s Prayer
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;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer is one that is known by all Christians. It is essentially the same, across all denominations. It is found in two variations in the New Testament. The most common version is taken from Matthew 6:9-13. The less familiar rendition is in Luke 11:2-4.
Regardless of the version you prefer, it is still one of the best tools we have as Christians to understand the practice of prayer. It serves not just as a model for our own prayers, but as a window to the depth and intricacies of prayer.
Linguistically, the Lord’s Prayer in King James English demonstrates an intimacy with God that modern English fails to adequately express. Most languages use a familiar, or intimate, and a polite form of the word “you,” modern English does not. However, in the King James English of this prayer that intimate form of “you” finds expression in the word “thy.” Hence, the Lord’s Prayer is one of the most intimate expressions of prayer we can ever use.
Over the next period of time, I hope to publish a series of postings that explore this prayer. They will be structured on the petitions found in this prayer as identified in the Heidelberg Catechism (Q119-Q129). I approach this prayer, not just from my point of view, but as a study of the prayer that Martin Luther called; “the perfect prayer.” For as many believe it is the ideal way to begin and end each day of our walk with God.
Lord, as we explore the meaning of this prayer. Grant us the insight to grasp not just its surface meanings and words, but the deeper significance it has for our walk with you. Help us to make it not just “The Lord’s Prayer” but our prayer to you. This we ask in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen.
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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;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer is one that is known by all Christians. It is essentially the same, across all denominations. It is found in two variations in the New Testament. The most common version is taken from Matthew 6:9-13. The less familiar rendition is in Luke 11:2-4.
Regardless of the version you prefer, it is still one of the best tools we have as Christians to understand the practice of prayer. It serves not just as a model for our own prayers, but as a window to the depth and intricacies of prayer.
Linguistically, the Lord’s Prayer in King James English demonstrates an intimacy with God that modern English fails to adequately express. Most languages use a familiar, or intimate, and a polite form of the word “you,” modern English does not. However, in the King James English of this prayer that intimate form of “you” finds expression in the word “thy.” Hence, the Lord’s Prayer is one of the most intimate expressions of prayer we can ever use.
Over the next period of time, I hope to publish a series of postings that explore this prayer. They will be structured on the petitions found in this prayer as identified in the Heidelberg Catechism (Q119-Q129). I approach this prayer, not just from my point of view, but as a study of the prayer that Martin Luther called; “the perfect prayer.” For as many believe it is the ideal way to begin and end each day of our walk with God.
Lord, as we explore the meaning of this prayer. Grant us the insight to grasp not just its surface meanings and words, but the deeper significance it has for our walk with you. Help us to make it not just “The Lord’s Prayer” but our prayer to you. This we ask in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen.
Download Today’s Podcast Here!
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