Scripture
Primary passage
Matthew 6:9–14
Primary passage · World English Bible
Luke
Luke 11:2–4
Unreviewed grouped account · World English Bible
The command
Hear what Jesus commands.
Pray for the Father’s name, kingdom, daily provision, forgiveness, protection, and deliverance—and become a forgiving people.
In context
Hear the whole passage.
When the disciples ask how to pray, Jesus gives a shared pattern that begins with the Father and His kingdom, then gathers ordinary needs, reconciled relationships, and spiritual dependence.
What this reveals
What this reveals about God.
Jesus forms a prayerful community whose desires are reordered around God’s name and kingdom and whose daily life depends on His provision and mercy.
Practice this command
Take one concrete step.
Pray through each movement of Jesus’ prayer slowly this week. After asking for forgiveness, name one person toward whom you need to begin a truthful, wise step of forgiveness.
Discuss
Talk about it.
Which request in Jesus’ prayer is easiest for you to pray, which is hardest, and what does that reveal about your present desires?
Pray
Pray this.
Our Father, hallow your name in us. Let your kingdom come, give what we need today, forgive us as we forgive, and keep us from temptation and evil.
Teach
Teach it simply.
Teach the prayer as a pattern that forms communal priorities, not merely words to recite; distinguish forgiveness from excusing harm or instantly restoring trust.
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