The Lord's Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

Gain Perspective:

Adoption: our special relationship to God (our father)

Assurance: the sovereign ruler ship of God (who is in heaven)

Awe: Our sincere reverence of God (hallowed be your name) it gets your attention, our minds shouldn’t wander

Anticipation: seeking the return of God (Your kingdom come)

Acquiescence: Submission to the rule of God (you will be done on earth as it is in heaven)

Give our Petitions:

Concerning Provisions (6:11)

(Give us this day our daily bread)

Matthew 7:7-11

Concerning Pardon (6:12)

(and forgive us our debts, as we, we also have forgiven our debtors)

Proverbs 16:2

Matthew 18:23

Concerning Protection (6:13a)

(and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil)

Glorified through Praise

I Chronicles 29:11

Kingdom 6:10a

Power 6:11-13a

Glory 6:9

For yours is the kingdom and the power and glory forever amen!

What's your Worry?

Matthew 6:25-34

Legit concern vs. Worry

Our thought life can become very distracted. Worry is rooted in earth bond things. Jesus says three times don’t be anxious.

3 Reasons why worry is wrong

            1. Doubts God – who is trust worthy

            2. It accomplishes nothing

            3. It makes us ungrateful

Always trust God and keep first things first.

The way to not be anxious

1. v. 25-29 the way, acknowledge our Father is God – a personal relationship

We typically worry about necessities. God commands us not to. We worry about what God says He will provide for us. Look at the birds of the air (v.26) if God provides for birds He will provide for us. Look at the lilies of the field. V 28-30 Worry is SIN. I Peter 5:7

2. Our Faith is in God vv. 30-32

God will provide. He will give us what we need. A worrier pursues THINGS. Don’t make the unimportant the most important.

3. Our “firsts” are God’s reign and righteousness

Seek Jesus Christ first. Worry reverses the things of life. Romans 14:17 When we worry there is no right

4. Our future is in God’s hands (v. 34)

God lives in tomorrow, we don’t. James 4:13-15 Worry tries to live tomorrow today.

Worry robs us of whatever we need for tomorrow.