Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer contains at least 23 revelations of prayer. It is a pattern for effective prayer, designed to reveal to God’s people the supernatural, glorious, and unspeakable mysteries of the new life in Jesus. The revelations are listed after Jesus’ words (Matthew 6: 8-12).
“Our Father . . .” Matthew 6:8
1. Relationship with the Father
2. Fellowship with the Father
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“. . . in Heaven, . . .” Matthew 6:8
3. His Mighty, Glorious Authority
“Hallowed be Your name.” Matthew 6:8
4. Worship is a vital part of prayer.
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“Your Kingdom come, . . .” Matthew 6:9
5. Your Glory, Presence, and Power Come to Earth.
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“Your will be done, . . .” Matthew 6:9
6. Pray that God’s secret will be done
“. . . on earth, as it is in heaven . . .” Matthew 6:9
On earth, according to His revealed will in the word of God. (see Deuteronomy 29:29)
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“Give us this day our daily bread, . . .”
Matthew 6:11
7. Dependence on the Lord, daily.
8. Be specific and agree with the Lord.
“And forgive us our debts, . . .” Matthew 6:12
9. Repentance should always be part of prayer.
10. Confession: we should confess our sins daily.
11. Responsibility: we have debts and obligations in our walk with and service to the Lord
12. Forgiveness: we have to know we are forgiven and free
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“. . . as we forgive our debtors.” Matthew 6:12
13. We must also forgive others.
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“And do not lead us into temptation, . . .” Matthew 6:13
14. Guidance and Deliverance
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“. . . but deliver us from the evil one.”
Matthew 6:13
15. Protection: we must know we are protected.
16. Salvation: deliverance and protection allows
us to experience and have assurance of salvation.
17. Resistance: resist the devil, through faith.
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“For Yours is . . .” Matthew 6:13
18. Victory through the Lord God Almighty
19. Faith
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“. . . the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. ” Matthew 6:13
20. Reverence is a vital part of prayer.
21. Thanksgiving
22. Eternity: when you pray, you are touching eternity and God’s eternal purposes
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“. . . Amen.” Matthew 6:13
23. Affirmation
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