What does this mean? The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also. Protect us from this, heavenly Father!Įxplanation of The First Petition The Second Petition Thy kingdom come. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God’s Word profanes the name of God among us. How is God’s name kept holy? God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it.
What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy among us also. What does this mean? With these words God tenderly invites us to believe that He is our true Father and that we are His true children, so that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him as dear children ask their dear father.Įxplanation of The Introduction The First Petition Hallowed be Thy name. Overview of The Lord's Prayer The Introduction Our Father who art in heaven. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. As the head of the family should teach it in a simple way to his household
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