Matthew 6:9-13 - The Lord's Prayer - part 2 - Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done ...
Mat.6:9-13: The Lord's Prayer - part 2 - Thy kingdom come. Thy
will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Mat 6:9-13 (KJV) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our
Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine
is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
DEVOTIONAL PEARL
At first, we want the awareness of being guided by God. But then
as we grow spiritually, we live so fully aware of God that we do
not even need to ask what His will is, because the thought of
choosing another way will never occur to us. If we are saved and
sanctified, God guides us by our everyday choices. And if we are about to
choose what He does not want, He will give us a sense of doubt or
restraint, which we must heed. Whenever there is doubt, stop at once. Never
try to reason it out, saying, "I wonder why I shouldn't do this?"
God instructs us in what we choose; that is, He actually guides our
common sense. And when we yield to His teachings and guidance, we no
longer hinder His Spirit by continually asking, "Now, Lord, what is
Your will?" [My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers]
THE FOLLOWING FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE DEEPER STUDY:
CONTENT; What's in the verse; Translations; Paraphrase; Word
Study:
Mat 6:9-13 (KJV) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our
Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine
is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Mat 6:9-13 (NLT) Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your
name be honored. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done
here on earth, just as it is in heaven. Give us our food for today,
and forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have
sinned against us. And don't let us yield to temptation, but deliver
us from the evil one.
CONTEXT; What's around the verse; Overview; Topic:
Overview
Kingdom citizens have an "in-secret" relationship with God
(6:1-5), knowing how (vv. 6-8) and what (vv. 9-15) to pray. Such prayer
has nothing to do with outward show (vv. 16-18). With our attention
on heaven (vv. 19-24) and our trust in God as Father, we are freed
to concentrate on kingdom living (vv. 25-34). Because relationship
with God is "in secret," we do not judge others (7:1-6), we
consciously depend on our Father (vv. 7-12), and we choose His "narrow gate"
(vv. 13-14). As we do, God's power is exhibited in our good lives
(vv. 15-23) and obedience (vv. 24-29). [The 365-Day Devotional
Commentary]
Praying (vv. 5-15).
Jesus says, "When you pray" (NIV) not "If you pray"; He expects
us to pray. The first thing that characterized Paul after his
conversion was his praying (Acts 22:17). Jesus emphasizes that it is a sin
to pray to be seen and heard by others. Prayer is secret fellowship
with God, although public prayer is certainly authorized in the
Bible. However, nobody should pray in public who does not pray in
private; for that would be hypocrisy. Jesus points out three common
errors concerning prayer: (1) praying to be heard by others (vv. 5-6);
(2) praying mere words, empty repetition (vv. 7-8); and (3) praying
with sin in the heart (vv. 14-15). God does not forgive us because we
forgive others but on the basis of the blood of Christ (1 John 1:9).
However, an unforgiving spirit will hinder a prayer life and show that a
person has no understanding of the grace of God. The so-called "Lord's
Prayer" of vv. 9-13 is not given to be recited thoughtlessly. Rather, it
is a model for us to use to learn to pray. It is a "family
prayer"--note the repeated "our" and "us." It puts God's name, God's kingdom,
and God's will before the earthly needs of people. It cautions us
against selfish praying. [Wiersbe Expository Outlines]
The "Lord's Prayer" (Matt. 6:9-13) was clearly a model for the
disciples to follow, not an exact formula to recite in each prayer. In the
parallel passage in Luke 11:2-4, the words vary, but the pattern remains
the same. [New Bible Companion]
The Lord's Prayer is a model for our prayers. It begins with
adoration of God (v. 9), acknowledges subjection to His will (v. 10), asks
petitions of Him (vv. 11-13a), and ends with an ascription of praise (v.
13b, though this may have been added later). [Ryrie SB]
The Model Prayer both commands and teaches Christians how to
pray. The prayer contains six petitions, divided equally. The first
three (vv 9-10) concern God's holiness and purposes; the second group
(vv 11-13) contain three personal requests. [Disciple SB]
The body of the prayer falls into two main parts characterized
by ascending development. The first part contains three petitions
concerning the glory of God: (1) the hallowing of His name (v. 9), (2) the
consummation of His kingly reign (v. 10), and (3) the fulfillment of God's
will on earth as in heaven (v. 10). The second part contains
petitions concerned with the personal needs of His disciples: (1)
provision (v. 11), (2) pardon (v. 12), and (3) protection (v. 13). The
doxology, "For Yours is the kingdom ..." (v. 13b), is not in some
manuscripts (NU omits the rest of verse 13) and is patterned after David's
prayer (1 Chr. 29:11-13). This model prayer ... serves as a pattern for
all prayer. [Believer's SB]
The Lord's Prayer
I cannot say "our" if I live only for myself.
I cannot say "Father" if I do not endeavor each day to act like
His child.
I cannot say "who are in heaven" if I am laying up no treasure
there.
I cannot say "hallowed be thy name" if I am not striving for
holiness.
I cannot say "Thy kingdom come" if I am not doing all in my
power to hasten that wonderful event.
I cannot say "Thy will be done" if I am disobedient to his word.
I cannot say "on earth as it is in heaven" if I'll not serve Him
here and now.
I cannot say "forgive us our debts" if I harbor a grudge against
anyone.
I cannot say "lead us not into temptation" if I deliberately
place myself in its path.
I cannot say "deliver us from evil" if I do not put on the whole
armor of God.
I cannot say " Thine is the kingdom" if I do not give the King
the loyalty due Him from a faithful subject.
I cannot attribute to Him "the power" if I fear what men may do.
I cannot attribute to Him "the glory" if I'm seeking honor only
for myself.
I cannot say "forever" if the horizon of my life is bounded
completely by time. -Author Unknown.
Brenda Jean Williams [mailto:BrendaJean.Williams@us.coopers.com]
LORD, I cannot say "Our"...
if my religion has no room for other people and their needs.
LORD, I cannot say "Father"...
if I fail to resemble You in the way I live my daily life.
LORD, I cannot say "Who art in Heaven"...
if my attention is focused only on earthly things.
LORD, I cannot say "Hallowed be Thy name"...
if I who am called by Your name am not holy.
LORD, I cannot say "Thy Kingdom come"...
if I fail to acknowledge Your sovereignty in my life.
LORD, I cannot say, "On earth as it is in Heaven"...
unless I am truly ready to serve You here and now.
LORD, I cannot say "Give us this day our daily bread"...
without doing an honest day's work, and without considering the
needs of those less fortunate.
LORD, I cannot say "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our
debtors"...
if I harbor a grudge against my brother or sister.
LORD, I cannot say "Lead us not into temptation"...
if I deliberately choose to remain in a situation where I am
likely to be tempted.
LORD, I cannot say "Deliver us from evil"...
if I am not prepared to take a stand against injustice in my
society.
LORD, I cannot say "Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the
Glory"...
if I do not submit to Christ as King, if I fail to trust You to
act in my life, or if in pride I seek my own glory.
LORD, I cannot say "Amen"...
unless I can honestly say, "Come what may, this is my prayer."
Adapted from "Lamplighter," Speedway Christian Church, Indianapolis,
Indiana [The 365-Day Devotional Commentary]
He presents His own ideal of prayer, words so simple that they
may be adopted by the little child, yet so comprehensive that their
significance can never be fully grasped by the greatest minds. We are taught
to come to God with our tribute of thanksgiving, to make known our
wants, to confess our sins, and to claim His mercy in accordance with
His promise. MB102-22
This does not prohibit long prayers; Jesus prayed all night (Lk
6:12). [Disciple SB]
It was from hours spent with God that He came forth, morning by
morning, to bring the light of heaven to men. The disciples had come to
connect His hours of prayer with the power of His words and works.
MB102-22
SECTION HEADINGS
Jesus teaches about prayer (6:5-15)
Teaching about Prayer and Fasting
The Lord's Prayer (6:5-15)
CROSS REFERENCES; What's in verses elsewhere.
THY KINGDOM COME. THY WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.
Rev. 12:10 (KJV) And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now
is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and
the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast
down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Daniel 2:44 (KJV) And in the days of these kings shall the God
of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the
kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces
and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
Rev. 11:15 (KJV) And the seventh angel sounded; and there were
great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become
the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for
ever and ever.
Matthew 7:21 (KJV) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord,
Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the
will of my Father which is in heaven.
Ephes. 6:6 (KJV) Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as
the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
Romans 12:2 (KJV) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that
good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
1 Peter 4:2 (KJV) That he no longer should live the rest of his
time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
Psalm 40:8 (KJV) I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy
law is within my heart.
Hebrews 13:21 (KJV) Make you perfect in every good work to do
his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight,
through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
COMMENTARY / APPLICATION: Moving From The Head To The Heart
What is God teaching here? What does it teach about Jesus?
THY KINGDOM COME. THY WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.
Your Kingdom Come: A reference to the future consummation of the
kingdom. [NIV SB]
"Your kingdom come." inviting it to come fully into our lives as
well as into the world at large. [The 365-Day Devotional Commentary]
The phrase "Your kingdom come" is a reference to God's spiritual
reign,... present in Christ's reign in believers' hearts (Luke 17:21), and
will be complete when all evil is destroyed and God establishes the
new heaven and earth (Rev. 21:1). [Life Application SB]
Thy kingdom come. Christ here speaks, not so much of the kingdom
of grace, as of the kingdom of His glory (MB 108), for which the
kingdom of grace prepares the way and in which it culminates. In the
minds and hearts of true Christians in all ages "that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus
Christ" (Titus 2:13) has ever been uppermost and has inspired them to
holier living. [SDA Commentary]
The kingdom of God's grace is now being established, as day by
day hearts that have been full of sin and rebellion yield to the
sovereignty of His love. But the full establishment of the kingdom of His
glory will not take place until the second coming of Christ to this
world.... But before that coming, Jesus said, "This gospel of the kingdom
shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations."
Matthew 24:14. His kingdom will not come until the good tidings of His
grace have been carried to all the earth. Hence, as we give ourselves
to God, and win other souls to Him, we hasten the coming of His
kingdom. MB102-22
When we pray "Your will be done," we are not resigning ourselves
to fate, but praying that God's perfect purpose will be
accomplished in this world as well as in the next (the new heaven and the new
earth). [Life Application SB]
"On earth as it is in heaven." constantly look for ways to honor
God in our work, our play, our everyday relationships with others.
[The 365-Day Devotional Commentary]
The will of God is expressed in the precepts of His holy law,
and the principles of this law are the principles of heaven. The
angels of heaven attain unto no higher knowledge than to know the will
of God, and to do His will is the highest service that can engage
their powers. But in heaven, service is not rendered in the spirit of
legality.... There is perfect unity between them and their Creator. Obedience
is to them no drudgery. Love for God makes their service a joy. So
in every soul wherein Christ, the hope of glory, dwells, His words
are re-echoed, "I delight to do Thy will, O My God: yea, Thy law is
within My heart." Psalm 40:8. MB102-22
At first, we want the awareness of being guided by God. But then
as we grow spiritually, we live so fully aware of God that we do
not even need to ask what His will is, because the thought of
choosing another way will never occur to us. If we are saved and
sanctified, God guides us by our everyday choices. And if we are about to
choose what He does not want, He will give us a sense of doubt or
restraint, which we must heed. Whenever there is doubt, stop at once. Never
try to reason it out, saying, "I wonder why I shouldn't do this?"
God instructs us in what we choose; that is, He actually guides our
common sense. And when we yield to His teachings and guidance, we no
longer hinder His Spirit by continually asking, "Now, Lord, what is
Your will?" [My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers]
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