Why did Jesus teach his disciples the Lords Prayer?
(v. 9) The foundation of prayer is a personal relationship with God our Father. The Lord’s Prayer was used as a model for Jesus’ disciples. It was to teach them how to relate to God. It showed them how they should pray and what they should pray for. It is notable for its brevity (clear and conciseness), simplicity, and comprehensiveness. Of the 6 petitions, 3 are directed to God and 3 are directed toward human needs. Jesus did not want his disciples to be like/follow behind the hypocrites who only prayed for an outward show so He taught them how to pray. This was the start of a foundation on which they could build a relationship with God. We must remember that prayer is not just a reciting of words, it is to be comprised of sincere expressions of the heart, realizing that our total dependency is in the hands of God our Father. When we pray, we show forth an attitude of awe, submission, dependence, and complete confidence in His “Father Love”. 8. Why is it important to address God prope
Related Questions
- Jesus said in the Lords prayer that if we forgive others then God will forgive us. That seems conditional, how does one reconcile this with the unconditional nature of grace?
- When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, He gave them the words of the Lords Prayer (Lk 11:1-4; Mt 6:5-15). Its a common concern: how should we pray?
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