Just before teaching them the prayer we know as the Lord’s Prayer, JesusJesus (Greek form of Hebrew 'Joshua' meaning 'Yahweh [God] is salvation') Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded mainly in the Four Gospels although he is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus (c. 37-c.100) and the Roman historian Tacitus (c.110). told his disciples that God knows what we want before we ask him (Matthew 6:8).
So why a prayer at all? Perhaps it’s simply this: we don’t know what we want. Therefore, the Lord’s Prayer is best understood as learning what to want. Which also means that the Lord’s Prayer is a pattern for life as well as a pattern for prayer.
This small group resource encourages you to explore the Lord’s Prayer together over five weeks with videos, discussion questions and suggested ways you can respond in your lives.
Sessions
Week One: Getting started
Week Two: Our Father
Week Three: Three Hearty Praises
Week Four: Three Humble Petitions
Week Five: Amen
Coming from the heart of God, through the heart of Jesus to our hearts, and through us to the world, the Lord’s Prayer teaches us how to pray and how to live.
Stephen Cottrell, ArchbishopArchbishop Bishop who also presides over a group of dioceses or provinces. of YorkYork 1. A Roman city and early centre of Christianity. 2. Diocese and province under the leadership of the Archbishop of York.
All in less than 70 Words!