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Our Lord’s Instruction on Prayer Part 6

In this sixth part of our Lord’s instruction on prayer, Pastor Jim outlines the implications of the third petition to God, “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”. This petition is explored in 3 ways: what is the definition of the will of God, how is the will of God done in heaven, and what are examples of His will for us on earth. Throughout the message, Pastor Jim explains the nuances between God’s absolute will (He is sovereign) and his revealed will (the part we understand and must follow). We assume responsibility of carrying out his will when we pray “Your will be done”, falling under obedience to his revealed will.

Our Lord’s Instruction on Prayer Part 2

Pastor Jim examines Christ’s model prayer, the preface, with particular emphasis on “Our Father in heaven”. Matthew 6:9 – Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…”. He explores some of what it means that we can call God our father by examining ten truths about our relationship to God as adopted sons and daughters.