Matthew 6:11; Psalm 145

Having been redeemed by sovereign grace, God's covenant people are taught to live by daily dependence upon their Father's provision, rejecting self-sufficiency, hoarding security, and practical atheism as pilgrims sustained on their way to glory.

Matthew 6:11; Psalm 145

Having been redeemed by sovereign grace, God's covenant people are taught to live by daily dependence upon their Father's provision, rejecting self-sufficiency, hoarding security, and practical atheism as pilgrims sustained on their way to glory.

Matthew 6:5-15

When we pray, ‘Thy will be done’, because Christ has perfectly done the will of the Father for us, now, by God the Holy Spirit, we may be conformed to that obedience until heaven and earth are finally united under His glorious reign.

Psalm 40:1-8; Matthew 6:10

When we pray, ‘Thy will be done’, because Christ has perfectly done the will of the Father for us, now, by God the Holy Spirit, we may be conformed to that obedience until heaven and earth are finally united under His glorious reign.

Nehemiah 9:6-38

God teaches His covenant people to pray by remembering His glory, rehearsing His grace, confessing their sin, and submitting to His righteous rule.

 

Genesis 17:1-8; Matthew 6:9-10

When we pray, ‘Thy kingdom come’, we are asking God to rule us right now, to gather us faithfully, and to bring us home at last.

Matthew 6:5-15; Ezra 1:1-2; Nehemiah 1:5

Both men, Ezra and Nehemiah, were involved in the same great enterprise, the restoration of the people of God spiritually, morally, and physically.

Colossians 1:24-29

The Apostle Paul describes ministry as suffering for the sake of the church. Ministry involves suffering and stewardship, with strength given by God to his ministers.

Jeremiah 3:11-20; Matthew 6:7-9

In the first petition of the Lord's Prayer, Christ teaches us to desire, depend upon, and display the holiness of God's name above all else.

I Kings 18:26-39; Matthew 6:7-8

Jesus is exposing the hypocrisy of our prayer life. His solution is really secret communion with the Father.