The Lord's Prayer

What does it mean to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread”? In Lesson 7 of The Lord’s Prayer, Pastor Patrick explores God’s provision and our dependence on Him for every need. From the ordinary necessities of life to our emotional and spiritual needs, we’ll see why nothing is too small to bring before God and how Jesus teaches us to trust our heavenly Father for what we need each day.

What happens when our prayers become less about getting our way and more about trusting God’s will? In Lesson 6 of our study through The Lord’s Prayer, Pastor Patrick examines the providence of God and Jesus’ example of prayer. Discover how Scripture helps us understand God’s will and how we can pray for His purposes in our families, church, work, and community.

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Lord’s Prayer and discover how Jesus gives us more than words to recite—He gives us a blueprint for how to pray. We explore the first category of prayer, praise, and consider why Jesus teaches us to begin by hallowing God’s name. As we learn to praise God for who He is and what He has done, we are reminded of His holiness, His character, and His work as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This episode offers practical ways to strengthen your prayer life through Scripture, Trinitarian praise, and the five categories Jesus gives us in the Lord’s Prayer.

In Episode 4 of The Lord’s Prayer, Pastor Patrick moves from the theological foundations of prayer into the practical question of how Jesus intended the Lord’s Prayer to be used. Is it a prayer to be recited word for word, or is it a model that teaches us how to pray? Pastor Patrick explores both perspectives, showing how Scripture supports reciting the Lord’s Prayer while also using it as a framework for a deeper and richer prayer life.

Drawing from the examples of Daniel, Jesus, and the teachings of Luke and Matthew, this episode demonstrates how praying Scripture can strengthen our relationship with God and provide confidence when we don't know what to pray. Along the way, listeners are introduced to five foundational prayer themes found in the Lord’s Prayer: Praise, Providence, Provision, Pardon, and Protection. Whether you're new to prayer or looking to grow in consistency and depth, this episode offers practical guidance for making the Lord’s Prayer a meaningful part of your daily walk with Christ.

Why do so many Christians struggle with prayer? In this episode, we discover that the answer is deeply connected to the gospel itself.

Beginning with the words "Our Father," Jesus reveals that prayer is more than a spiritual discipline. It is an invitation into a relationship with God. Yet sin created a barrier between humanity and the Creator, disrupting the fellowship that Adam and Eve once enjoyed in the Garden of Eden.

Join us as we explore how the Bible tells the story of God's plan to restore that relationship through the Law, the sacrificial system, and ultimately through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Through Christ, the barrier of sin has been removed, access to God has been restored, and believers can confidently approach the Father's throne in prayer.

Whether your prayer life feels vibrant or distant, this lesson will remind you that prayer is not about earning God's favor. It is about enjoying the relationship Jesus has made possible through the gospel.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 6:9, Genesis 3, Genesis 4:26, Exodus 20:24, Hebrews 10:10, Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 4:14-16

The Lord's Prayer is a study designed to help believers learn to pray as Jesus taught, growing in intimacy with God and confidence in His grace.

Why do we pray—or why do we sometimes struggle to pray? In this episode, we explore how God’s nature, our identity as people made in His image, and Jesus’ Great Commandment all point to one truth: we were made for prayer. Through the story of King Ahaz, the example of Jabez, and Jesus’ teaching on prayer, we’ll discover that prayer is more than a religious practice—it is a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Join us as we consider what keeps us from prayer, why God invites us to ask, and how a renewed love for God can transform our prayer life.

What comes to mind when you think about God? Is He distant and unreachable, or near enough to hear every prayer you pray?

In this first lesson of our study on the Lord's Prayer, we explore the very first word Jesus taught His disciples to pray: "Father." Though simple, this powerful title reveals profound truths about the nature of God and the foundation of prayer.

Join us as we discover how Scripture presents God as a relational God who desires fellowship with His people, a unique God unlike any other, and a listening God who faithfully hears the prayers of His children. Through passages from Matthew 6, Psalms, Deuteronomy, Revelation, and the story of King Hezekiah, we'll see how a right understanding of God's character transforms our prayer life.

If you've ever struggled with prayer, felt distant from God, or wondered whether your prayers make a difference, this episode will encourage you to draw near to the Father who hears, cares, and invites you into relationship with Him.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 6:9, Psalm 65:2, Deuteronomy 4:7, John 17:24, Revelation 5:8, 2 Kings 19

Main Takeaway: When we truly understand who God is, we will be much more likely to talk to Him through prayer.