Lord's Prayer: Our Father in Heaven
Series Sermon on the Mount
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.A WORD OF SALVATION
Jesus uses the term “father” in a soteriological or ____________ sense (John 1:12-13)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.
A WORD OF REVERENCE & SUBMISSION
The Lord helps us strike a balance. This preface is a beautiful combination of ________________ & _______________. Ex. 3:5A 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.
- 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 _____________.
Sermon ID | 924121115384 |
Duration | 43:56 |
Date | Sep 23, 2012 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | Luke 11:1-13; Matthew 6:9 |