Exploring the Seven Elements of the Lord's Prayer

The Lord's Prayer is the prayer Jesus gave us, and it has just sixty six words using the King James translation. Yet, within those sixty-six words, we find eternal principles that are to live by. And these principles were already revealed in the Old Testament. Nearly every element is supported by David as found in Psalms, and Joseph provides a wonderful example to follow.

"Exploring the Seven Elements of the Lord's Prayer" is a deep dive into the Bible that brings out those eternal principles. It reveals an amazing and awesome Prayer far more profound than what one might imagine. It summarizes Jesus' teachings and covers every human need.

Behind each element are practical principles that both comfort and challenge us. They declare our proper relationship with God, tell us to make His will our own, and instruct us on how we are to discern God's will. They require us to put our faith in God, to trust his power, and to feel his presence. They comfort us by letting us know God forgives us but requires us to forgive others. They put us on notice that it's impossible to enter the Kingdom of God without God's help. They require us to let go and let God.

Moreover, there is a logical progression to the Prayer as the principles build upon each other. For example, we must not only first acknowledge God but also declare our relationship with Him.

"Exploring the Seven Elements of the Lord's Prayer" is comprised of twelve chapters. The first two provide an orientation and prepare us for prayer. The next seven explore each element in detail. The remainder provides the Prayer's summation, pulls all the elements together, and challenges us to live by its principles.

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