Prayer: Our Heavenly Father's Kingdom Come

Introduction

· John the Baptizer – Matthew 3:2; 4:17; Mark 1:14-15
· Erroneous Notions of the Kingdom of God

The Lord’s Prayer – 3 Parts:

A. The Preface – 2 Thoughts

1. Our Father – God’s Goodness Expressed
2. Who is in Heaven – God’s Power Expressed

B. Six Petitions

1. Hallowed Be Your Name

2. Your Kingdom Come – What is the Kingdom of God and How Does it Come to Us?

· Its Nature (Psalm 2; Proverbs 21:1; Revelation 1:5; Luke 17:20-21; John 18:36; Romans 14:17; Colossians 1:27; 2:8-10; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; 1 Corinthians 15:27; 13:8)
· Its Head or King (Ephesians 1:20-23; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews Chapter 1; John 15:26; Ephisians 1:22; 1 Timothy 2:5)
· Its Citizens (Philippians 3:20; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; 8:12; 20:16; Hebrews 6:1-8; Matthew 7:15-23; 1 John 2:18-19; Jude 1:3-19)
· Its Duration (1 Kings 19:18; Acts 17:6; 1 Corinthians 15:24, 35-58)
· Its Coming to Us (Luke 10:9,11; John 3:3, 5; Philippians 1:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; Hebrews 3:6; Philippians 3:21; Revelation 22:20)

3-6 To Be Filled in as We Move from Petition to Petition

C. The Conclusion of the Praying – Closing & Amen

Conclusion and Application

· Which Kingdom Are You Praying For?
· What Kind of Citizen of the Kingdom Am I?