Family Bible Reading

  The Lord’s Prayer (or the Model Prayer or Disciples’ Prayer) is the way Jesus taught his disciples to pray. Notice that Jesus never said the words of the prayer itself is what we should pray. Rather, he says we should pray like the prayer he gives. Jesus also said we should not repeat words or be long-winded to sound more spiritual. Our prayers should be honest, worshipful conversations directed to God. There is no magic in the words of the Lord’s Prayer or any other prayer; what God looks at is the posture of our hearts. Here is an explanation of the Lord’s Prayer (ESV) and how to pray like Jesus teaches us.   Our Father in heaven We start in prayer by addressing the One we are praying to. He is “Our Father” – the Father of all those who know Jesus. He is “in heaven” – he is greater and more majestic than us – and yet, we have the privilege of calling him “Our Father.”   Hallowed be your name. We worship God and express our desire for his name to be honored...

The Lord’s Prayer (also known as the Model Prayer or Disciples’ Prayer) is the prayer Jesus used to teach his disciples to pray, found in Matthew 6:7-13 and Luke 11:1-4. The following is a brief study from Matthew's telling of the Lord's Prayer (cited from the ESV). And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: Notice that Jesus never said the words of the prayer itself is what we should pray. Rather, he says we should pray like the prayer he gives. Jesus also said we should not repeat words or be long-winded to sound more spiritual. Our prayers should be honest, worshipful conversation directed to God. Our Father in heaven We start in prayer by addressing the One we are praying to. He is “Our Father” – the Father of all those who know Jesus. He is “in heaven” – he is greater and more majestic tha...