When we pray the sixth petition, “Lead us not into temptation,” what exactly are we asking God? He cares for us dearly and always provides a way out. Is that a comfort to know that every time you fail, it’s your fault? You can’t blame God! He never gives up on you.
There are seven petitions in the Lord’s prayer, but only one that focuses on our daily needs. The fourth petition is important because it reminds us to pray for the things that God gives us everyday. We do this not to remind God, but remind ourselves 1) where these gifts come from and 2) to receive them with thanksgiving.
The third petition is all about God’s will. There are some who would scratch their head or put their finger in the air to try and figure out God’s will could be. All the while God has filled the pages of the Bible with his Holy Will.
There are three different kingdoms that our God rules over. The kingdoms of this world, now known as nations would be the first example. The second kingdom would be the gracious ruling of our Savior in the heart of every believer. The third kingdom is the eternal one that we only see in part by faith. One day we will be in the glorious kingdom of Jesus’ heavenly reign.
How can we possibly keep God’s name holy? That’s a great question addressed in the 1st Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer is a model for us to follow and a frequent visitor to the prayer life of the Christian. This morning we examine the Address. It’s important in any conversation to you with whom you are speaking. In prayer we are talking to God Almighty.
Were the first Christians really communists? We’ll look at this accusation and see what they were and what they were not. There are other important details that can help us see why we worship the way we do.
The high court condemned Jesus, and Peter and John’s evangelism didn’t make them look good. Peter and John are now on trial. The Church has interacted with kingdoms of this world since the beginning. This week we spent some time looking at how government treats the church.
The first sermon of the New Testament Church was given on Pentecost Sunday. The Apostle Peter gave a message to God’s people that cut them to the heart.
What can you say at the funeral of an unbeliever? They aren’t in a better place. Their suffering isn’t over. I don’t think that we want to go out of our way to be cruel, but what good does it do to lie? These are touchy subjects so it’s best to be careful and go with God’s Word every step of the way.
Marriage is under attack in our society. Is it an antiquated customed developed by ancient people or is it handed down from God? We’ll look at what our God has to say about marriage in this lesson of Worship Windows.
A benediction is a blessing. Often we use a blessing to end an activity that has to do with our God. One example is the Song of Simeon.
The Lord’s Supper is the second of two sacraments that our Lord Jesus instituted during his time that he walked the earth. These means of grace funnel God’s love into hearts of sinful mankind.
Baptism is the first of two Sacraments that we’ll be looking at as we work through the Western Rite in our Bible study series – Worship Windows. A Sacrament is a holy act. It is so called because it is commanded by Jesus while he was on earth.
Prayer is a Christians vital breath. Prayer is talking to God. Prayer is worship. The simple act of communicating with our Father in heaven is the topic of our study today. We consider what prayer is and what prayer is not.