Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8600 Prayer and worship of the believer  »  8658 Lord's Prayer, the

The name given to the prayer Jesus Christ taught his disciples, probably as a model prayer for regular use.

Aspects of the Lord's Prayer

A recognition of God as Father and Lord

Matthew 6:9 pp Luke 11:2 See also Matthew 7:21; Matthew 16:17; Luke 10:21; Ephesians 3:14-15

A desire for God's perfect will to be done

Matthew 6:10 pp Luke 11:2 See also Matthew 12:50; Matthew 26:39,42; Acts 21:14; Colossians 1:9; Hebrews 10:9

Asking for physical provision

Matthew 6:11 pp Luke 11:3 See also Matthew 6:31-32; Matthew 7:9-11

Asking for forgiveness

Matthew 6:12 pp Luke 11:4 See also Matthew 6:14-15; Matthew 18:23-35; Mark 11:25; Luke 23:34; Colossians 3:13; 1 John 1:9

Asking for spiritual protection

Matthew 6:13 pp Luke 11:4 See also 2 Corinthians 1:10-11; Jude 24; Revelation 3:10

The doxology

Matthew 6:13 NIV footnote.

See also

1040  God, fatherhood
1175  God, will of
1205  God, titles of
1330  God, the provider
2360  Christ, prayers of
2375  kingdom of God
5480  protection
6652  forgiveness
8602  prayer