WOW! So much in one chapter! Read all about giving to the needy, prayer and fasting, treasures in heaven and why you should not worry in Matthew, chapter six.
I remember being questioned by a Christian from another denomination as to why Lutherans (as well as many other denominations) insist on praying the Lord's prayer every time we gather to worship. The answer is very simple. Jesus instructed us to pray in this manner.
“This, then, is how you should pray:
I remember being questioned by a Christian from another denomination as to why Lutherans (as well as many other denominations) insist on praying the Lord's prayer every time we gather to worship. The answer is very simple. Jesus instructed us to pray in this manner.
“This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.'" (Matt 6:9-13 NIV)
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.'" (Matt 6:9-13 NIV)
It should be our daily prayer. It is not just for Sunday mornings. It is an awesome prayer for those times that you are feeling lost or helpless or hopeless and do not know how to pray, but have a need just to have a talk with our Father in heaven, then pray it as often as you need even if it be seven times seventy times in one day.
And... the Sermon on the Mount continues....
God's Peace - Pr. J
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