1. How you should pray (9-13)

The Lord's Prayer introduces God as 'our Father.' While earthly fathers may be absent or flawed, our Father God is one who loves, cares, and knows exactly where we are in life. The Lord's prayer is communal and draws humanity together into God's love and provision. It does not pray that we may get to heaven, but that heaven may be realized where we are. It emphasizes forgiveness and recognizes our vulnerability need for help.

2. Forgiveness (14-15)

Without forgiveness, we cannot have peace with others or peace with God. Forgiveness starts in our own hearts. Forgiveness is like grace, mercy, compassion, and empathy. Even Jesus asked God to forgive those who were crucifying him. It comes from God, and we all need it.


Application: Father God, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
One Word: Your kingdom come, your will be done