The Lord's Prayer - The Conclusion

“The Lord’s Prayer – The Conclusion”
Matthew 6:13b (1 Chronicles 29:10-14)

Introduction
· Review – Prayer: Its Necessity, Its Essence, Its Acceptability, Its Components

The Lord’s Prayer – 3 Parts:
A. The Preface (v. 9a) – 2 Thoughts

1. Our Father – God’s Goodness Expressed
2. Who is in Heaven – God’s Power Expressed

B. Six Petitions (vs. 9b-13a)

1. “Hallowed Be Your Name”
2. “Your Kingdom Come”
3. “Your Will be Done on Earth, As it is in Heaven”
4. “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”
5. “Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors”
6. “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From The Evil One”

C. The Conclusion – Two Aspects (v. 13b)

· The Closing – “For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory, Forever” – An affirmation of Our Faith (1 Chron. 29:11-14;); Three Reasons – God is King (Psa. 46:1; 1Pet. 1:18-19; Dan. 4:35), God is all Powerful (1 Chron. 29:12; H.C. #28; Acts 17:28; Prov. 21:1), God’s is Glorious (Rev. 5:13; 1 Chron. 29:13-14; H.C. #128; Rev. 19:1; Psa. 71:14)

· The Amen – So Shall It Truly & Surely Be (H.C. #129; 2 Cor. 1:20; Rev. 3:14)

Conclusion and Application
· Heidelberg Catechism #129
Pray Regularly; Pray in Confidence of God; Pray with Humble Hearts and in Submission to God’s Will, Who, according to His Promise, Supplies all Our Needs Through Christ Jesus Our Lord, The Amen