Prayer - Lead Us Not Into Temptation

“The Lord’s Prayer – Lead Us Not Unto Temptation”
Matthew 6:13a (James 1:1-18)

Introduction
• Man is Naturally Inclined to Fall into Temptation (Deuteronomy 4:25-28; Genesis 8:21; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:9-18; Ephesians 2:1-3)
• Our Need of God’s Grace & Strength

The Lord’s Prayer – 3 Parts:
A. The Preface (v. 9a) – 2 Thoughts

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

B. Six Petitions (vs. 9b-13a)

1. “Hallowed Be Your Name”
2. “Your Kingdom Come”
3. “Your Will be Done on Earth, As it is in Heaven”
4. “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”
5. “Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors”
6. “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From The Evil One” – Two Parts

• Lead Us Not Unto Temptation – God Does Not Tempt Us to Sin (James 1:13) – Trials from God (1 Peter 1:7; Romans 5:3-5; Hebrews 12:11; Genesis 22; Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 50:20; Deuteronomy 13:3; Job 1-2; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Psalms 119:67, 71); Temptations from the Devil, etc. (1 Peter 5:8; James 1:14; Acts 20:30; Job 1:6-12; 42:1-6; Joshua 7; 2 Corinthians 11:12-15)

• Deliver Us From Evil, or the Evil One – Evil thing, sin; the Devil, or other ungodly men (1 John 2:16; 1 Corinthians 15:56; 1 John 2:13; Psalm 41:2; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Romans 8:28; Revelation 21:4)

C. The Conclusion of the Praying – Closing & Amen

Conclusion and Application
• Heidelberg Catechism #127
• Acknowledge Our Own Weakness, Our Dependence Upon God, Watch & Pray Daily (Matthew 26:41); Remember the Fifth Petition