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How Jesus Taught Us To Pray
A Systematic Doctrinal Examination Of The Lords Prayer
How Jesus Taught Us To Pray
Introduction
Jesus provided a structured model of prayer for His disciples.
This prayer demonstrates the correct order of priorities in approaching God.
The structure emphasizes:
- God’s holiness
- God’s kingdom
- God’s will
Only after these themes are personal needs addressed.
Primary Passage
Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:1-4 record the prayer Jesus taught His disciples.
Context
Historical Setting
The prayer appears within Jesus’ teaching about sincere prayer during the Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus contrasts true prayer with the public displays of religious leaders.
Literary Context
The prayer serves as a discipleship model, showing how believers should approach God.
Linguistic Observations
| Word | Strong’s | Language | Meaning | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| προσεύχομαι | G4336 | Greek | To pray | Matthew 6:9 |
| πατήρ | G3962 | Greek | Father | Matthew 6:9 |
| βασιλεία | G932 | Greek | Kingdom / reign | Matthew 6:10 |
| ἐπιούσιος | G1967 | Greek | Daily / necessary | Matthew 6:11 |
Structural Pattern
| Order | Petition | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hallowed be Your name | Honor God |
| 2 | Your kingdom come | Await God’s rule |
| 3 | Your will be done | Submission |
| 4 | Give us daily bread | Dependence |
| 5 | Forgive us | Restoration |
| 6 | Deliver us from evil | Protection |
Cross Reference Table
| Theme | Passage | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| God as Father | Isaiah 63:16 | Covenant relationship |
| Daily provision | Exodus 16 | Manna pattern |
| Forgiveness | Colossians 3:13 | Christian reconciliation |
| Deliverance | 2 Thessalonians 3:3 | Protection from evil |
Conclusion
The prayer forms a structured theology of:
- dependence on God
- forgiveness
- kingdom expectation
It functions as a lifelong model for Christian prayer.
Logical Classification
| Evidence Level | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | Jesus taught this prayer |
| Inferred | It functions as a universal prayer model |
Logical Classification: Confirmed