The Lord’s Prayer
1. Our Father, which art in heaven
• Scriptures: Matthew 6:9b, Luke 11:2b, Romans 8:15, Luke 12:6–7
• God as “Our Father” emphasizes a warm, personal relationship where He cares deeply for His children.
• “The Creator of the Universe values us and listens to our prayers.”
2. Hallowed be thy name
• Scriptures: Matthew 6:9c, Luke 11:2c, Revelation 4:11, 1 Samuel 2:2, Psalms 150:6
• Praising God recognizes His holiness and superiority.
• “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.”
3. Thy kingdom come
• Scriptures: Matthew 6:10a, Luke 11:2d, Daniel 7:13–14, Luke 17:20–21
• Invites God’s reign on earth and in believers’ hearts.
• “The kingdom of God is within you.”
4. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven
• Scriptures: Matthew 6:10b, Luke 11:2e, Matthew 26:39
• Acknowledges God’s plan is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our desires.
• “Subordinating our will to God’s will requires spiritual growth.”
5. Give us this day our daily bread
• Scriptures: Matthew 6:11, Luke 11:3, Philippians 4:6, 1 Timothy 2:1–3
• Requests God’s provision for daily needs and intercession for others.
• “God’s blessings are often better than what we originally wanted.”
6. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us
• Scriptures: Matthew 6:12, Luke 11:4a, Romans 3:23, Matthew 6:14–15
• Forgiving others enables God to forgive us.
• “Forgiveness is more for us than the person who wronged us.”
7. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
• Scriptures: Matthew 6:13a, Luke 11:4b, James 1:13, Proverbs 3:5–6
• Asks for protection from sin and unnecessary trials.
• “God refines us through trials but delivers us from the evil one.”
8. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
• Scriptures: Matthew 6:13b
• Acknowledges God’s ultimate authority, power, and glory.
• “The kingdom of heaven, all power, and all glory belong to God forever.”