The Model Prayer
KJ walks through the Lord's Prayer phrase by phrase, showing how Jesus transforms prayer from religious duty into intimate family conversation with God. Starting with the astounding privilege of calling God Father, the series explores what it means to hallow His name, submit to His kingdom, depend on Him for daily needs, forgive as we've been forgiven, and rely on Him for protection from evil. Each petition reveals the heart of the gospel and recalibrates our priorities, turning anxious petitioning into confident communion. Through examining these familiar words, believers discover a pattern that exposes what they truly treasure and positions them rightly before their heavenly Father—dependent, forgiven, and empowered by the Spirit to resist temptation and live for God's glory.
What does it really mean to call God "Father"? The opening words of the Lord's Prayer reveal the staggering privilege of approaching the King of heaven as His beloved child.
To hallow God's name means treating Him as the most sacred reality in your life. When He holds that place, your prayers, your worries, and your self-worth all find their proper focus.
Praying for God's kingdom to come is not just about evangelism out there. It is a radical surrender of your own authority, trusting that His rule brings joy far greater than anything you could lose.
Prayer begins with recognising total dependence on God. When we ask for daily bread, we acknowledge our neediness and honour the Father who delights to provide.
Asking God to deal with us as we deal with others puts a spotlight on our hearts. True forgiveness flows from knowing how deeply we have been forgiven.
Why would Jesus teach us to pray about temptation when God doesn't tempt anyone? This petition reveals both spiritual warfare and the path to victory through Christ.