Luke 11:1-4

Luke 11:1-4

1. The first division of the Lord's Prayer respects the God whom we worship.
2. The second division of the Lord's Prayer respects our own daily needs.
3. The third division of the Lord's Prayer respects our daily dangers.

"Blessed indeed are those Christians who have learned that God's name is far more honorable than that of any earthly ruler; God's kingdom the only kingdom that shall stand forever--and God's law the rule to which all laws ought to be conformed!"

"The child of God, no doubt, is fully justified before God, and all things are working for his good. But it is the life of true faith to apply daily for fresh supplies for all our needs."

"We include under the word evil, everything that can hurt us, either in body or soul, and especially every weapon of that great author of evil, the devil."

Questions:

1. It is amazing that our Lord Jesus Christ did not write an entire book on prayer when asked how to pray. He made it simple, yet highlighting the things most important for us. These are the things the Lord is doing and working in our lives, and which, when we pray for, are praying according to God’s will. So, only one question is needed: is this prayer simply a repetition for us, or, as Ryle says, do we feel our need for these requests? Would we not start praying, today, for these very things?