Question 111

Modern Adaptation

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Scriptural References

Matthew 6:9 (ESV)

⁹Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Luke 11:13 (ESV)

¹³If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

Romans 8:15 (ESV)

¹⁵For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Acts 12:5 (ESV)

⁵So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.

1 Timothy 2:1-3 (ESV)

¹First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, ²for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. ³This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

Traditional Formulation

Question: What does the preface of the Lord’s Prayer teach us?

Answer: The preface of the Lord’s Prayer, which is, “Our Father, which art in heaven,” teaches us to draw near to God, with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father, able and ready to help us, and that we should pray with and for others.

Adaptation Commentary

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