Prayer: Our Father in Heaven

“Prayer: Its Components – Our Father in Heaven”
Matthew 6:9a (2 Chronicles 6:12, 14-21)

Introduction

· The Mormon View of “Our Father” – Idolatry (Exodus 20:1-3; Isaiah 40:18-26)

· Who is “Our Father” and How are We to Conceive of Him?

The Lord’s Prayer – 3 Parts:

A. The Preface – 2 Thoughts

1. Our Father – God’s Goodness Expressed

2. In Heaven (“Who Art in Heaven”) – God’s Power Expressed (Heidelberg Catechism #121) – Two Biblical Truths:

o God’s Distinctiveness (John 4:24; Luke 24:39; 2 Chronicles 2:6; 6:18; Isaiah 66:1-2; Psalm 103:19; Hebrews 8:1; Colossians 3:1-2; John 4:23-24)

o God’s Power (2 Chronicles 20:28; Romans 8:31-39; 1 Corinthians 15:54; Psalm 115:3; Matthew 10:28; James 5:16; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Isaiah 57:15)

B. Six Petitions

C. The Conclusion of the Praying – Closing & Amen

Conclusion and Application

· Do not doubt God’s willingness to hear our Prayers being Our Heavenly Father

· Let Us Not Waiver in Faith in His Infinite Power to Answer our Prayers being Almighty God