{"id":38558,"date":"2017-05-08T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.olivetree.com\/?p=38558"},"modified":"2021-12-29T11:11:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T19:11:56","slug":"understanding-lords-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/understanding-lords-prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Lord’s Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most of us probably know the Lord’s prayer by heart. It’s okay if you don’t, though. Because honestly, even if you have it memorized, it doesn’t mean you understand it! Walk through this quick unpacking of the most famous prayer in the Bible \u2014 the one Jesus teaches us to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord’s Prayer in the Amplified Translation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He said to them, \u201cWhen you pray, say: \u2018Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. \u2018Give us each day our daily bread. \u2018And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us [who has offended or wronged us]. And lead us not into temptation [but rescue us from evil].\u2019\u201d Luke 11:2-4 AMP<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Lord\u2019s prayer illustrates the variety of requests that one can and should make to God, as well as displaying the humble attitude that should accompany prayer. The use of the plural pronoun us throughout the prayer shows that it is not just the prayer of one person for his or her own personal needs, but a community prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hallowed definition:<\/strong> to make holy, or to acknowledge as holy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This prayer starts with giving God the honor and praise He deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOUR KINGDOM COME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The references here is to God\u2019s program and promise. This is more affirmation than request, highlighting the petitioner\u2019s submission to God\u2019s will and the desire to see God\u2019s work come to pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR WE OURSELVES ALSO FORGIVE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The petitioner recognizes that if mercy is to be sought from God, then mercy must be shown to others. We need to adopt the same standard that we expect others to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This remark is often misunderstood as suggesting that perhaps God can lead us into sin. The point is that if one is to avoid sin, one must follow where God leads. In short, the petitioner asks God for the spiritual protection necessary to avoid falling into sin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which part of the Lord\u2019s prayer resonates most with you?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More About the Lord’s Prayer and Other Things<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’ve never read from the Amplified Bible, we find it to be particularly helpful during your devotional time. If you’re stuck on a verse or paragraph, the AMP is helpful in breaking things down in more words. The Amplified Study Bible<\/a> is its companion, filled with helpful notes like the ones above. You can use it in tandem with the AMP or any other Bible translation you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find more content like this in the Amplified Study Bible<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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