11/5 - Thy Kingdom Come - Matthew 6:9-13
Some questions that came out from our Zoom time this morning as we thought about The Lord’s Prayer…
The prayer begins, “Our Father.” What does this remind us about who we are praying to, and what does it mean personally to know that God is our Father?
“Hallowed be your name” — does God receive the glory He deserves in our lives, our churches, and our city?
“Your kingdom come, your will be done” — why is this such a sacrificial prayer, and are we willing for God’s will to take priority over our own?
How can praying “Your kingdom come” help shape and transform societies, communities, and cities like Birmingham?
“Give us today our daily bread” — what does this teach us about dependence on God rather than dependence on ourselves?
The prayer asks for forgiveness “as we have forgiven others.” Why is forgiveness so important for restored relationships with both God and people?
Is there someone we need to forgive, or someone from whom we need to seek forgiveness?
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” — what does this teach us about spiritual battle, temptation, and our need for God’s protection?
The Lord’s Prayer gives a pattern for prayer — worship, surrender, dependence, confession, forgiveness, and spiritual protection. Which of these comes most naturally to you, and which do you tend to neglect?
Which line of the Lord’s Prayer challenges you the most, and which line comforts you the most?
Focus for prayer today: For God’s Kingdom to come in Birmingham as it is in Heaven.
