8658 Lord's Prayer, the
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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

Matthew 6:9

Aspects of the Lord's Prayer

A recognition of God as Father and Lord

See also

Matthew 7:21; 16:17

pp Lk 11:2

Luke 10:21
Ephesians 3:14-15
Matthew 6:10

A desire for God's perfect will to be done

See also

Matthew 12:50; 26:39,42

pp Lk 11:2

Acts 21:14
Colossians 1:9
Hebrews 10:9
Matthew 6:11

Asking for physical provision

See also

Matthew 6:31-32; 7:9-11

pp Lk 11:3

Matthew 6:12

Asking for forgiveness

See also

Matthew 6:14-15; 18:23-35

pp Lk 11:4

Mark 11:25
Luke 23:34
Colossians 3:13
1 John 1:9
Matthew 6:13

Asking for spiritual protection

See also

2 Corinthians 1:10-11

pp Lk 11:4

Jude 1:24
Revelation 3:10
Matthew 6:13

The doxology

See also

NIV footnote.

1045 God, glory of
1175 God, will of
1205 God, titles and names of
1330 God, the provider
2363 Christ, preaching & teaching
2375 kingdom of God
5481 proverb
6652 forgiveness
8603 prayer, relationship with God
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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