Lord's Prayer: Our Father in Heaven

1. A WORD OF RECOLLECTION & REFLECTION
   These words call us to re-collect our minds and reflect upon what we are about to do in prayer. These words convey a ___________, ___________ preparation.

2. A WORD OF SALVATION
   Jesus uses the term “father” in a soteriological or ____________ sense (John 1:12-13)

3. A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT & INTIMACY
   • God is the best father because …
   (1) He is the ancient of ______ (2) He is __________
   (3) He is most _______ (4) He is most __________.
   (5) Of His infinite ______ (6) He can ________ his children.
   (7) He never _______

The Plural “our” reminds us of the intimacy we have with our ___________ & _____________ in Christ.

4. A WORD OF REVERENCE & SUBMISSION
   The Lord helps us strike a balance. This preface is a beautiful combination of ________________ & _______________. Ex. 3:5

5. A WORD OF DIGNITY & HONOR
   The word Father implies your dignity and honor as God's children. It implies privileged access to God who sits on the heavenly throne.
   • Greater honor than the ________ of the earth: Isa. 43:4
   • The honor and dignity of ________: Heb 1: 14; Rom 8: 17

We are joint heirs, sharing in everything He has. We have all been given the place of the ________ son.

6. A WORD OF ORIENTATION
   These words orient us toward our homeland. (Ps. 73:23-24; John 17:24 )
   Directs our affections toward heaven and away from our ___________ ____________. It also orients us toward other _____________.