by Will | Sep 25, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 6:16-18 (NIV) “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so...
by Will | Sep 24, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 6:33b “For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.” Even though these words don’t appear in the earliest manuscripts that we have, they are entirely in keeping with the tenor of the whole prayer. Also, as a traditional ending to...
by Will | Sep 20, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 6:13 (NIV) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” In this final petition of Jesus’ model prayer, the focus is on the reality of temptation, and the real possibility of failure on the part of God’s people. After all, if Adam, who...
by Will | Sep 20, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 6:12, 14-15 (NIV) “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors… “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”...
by Will | Sep 19, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 6:11 (NIV) “Give us today our daily bread.” In this part of Jesus’ model prayer, He focuses on the physical needs that people have, represented by bread. As God’s people, the people of the kingdom have a right to expect that He will provide for our legitimate...
by Will | Sep 17, 2016 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 6:10 (NIV) “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Many people see this verse as containing two separate petitions, but it is really one petition, stated in parallel format. Many have also been taught that asking for God’s kingdom...
