May the Model Prayer Model Us
May the Model Prayer Model Us Matthew 6:9-13 A. Lesson Text: Matthew 6:9-13 – “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” B. I never tire of hearing the life-changing words of this prayer . . . It is indeed a Model Prayer. 1. This prayer is a model in . . . a. Brevity . . . Contains 66 words . . . Can be prayed in less than one minute. b. Scope . . . Man’s needs, both physical and spiritual, are included. c. Simplicity . . . It is easily understood. d. Directness . . . It is not vague. 2...