T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER L ENT 2011 T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER L ENT 2011

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER “Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 (NIV) “Give us each day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 (NIV) T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER “Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 (NIV) “Give us each day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 (NIV)

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER “Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 (NIV) “Give us each day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 (NIV) T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER “Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 (NIV) “Give us each day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 (NIV)

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER The pattern of the prayer is that, before asking for “bread,” we: Adore our heavenly Father Adore our heavenly Father “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” Pray for His kingdom Pray for His kingdom “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER The pattern of the prayer is that, before asking for “bread,” we: Adore our heavenly Father Adore our heavenly Father “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” Pray for His kingdom Pray for His kingdom “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER What does Jesus mean by “daily bread?” Why was Jesus was called “a glutton and a drunkard?” T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER What does Jesus mean by “daily bread?” Why was Jesus was called “a glutton and a drunkard?”

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” (Matt 11:19) See Deut 21:18-21 T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” (Matt 11:19) See Deut 21:18-21

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER “‘This our son is stubborn and rebellious; he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.’ Then all the men of the city shall stone him to death with stones.” Jesus’ feasting was viewed as disloyal to the Jewish traditions, deserving death. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER “‘This our son is stubborn and rebellious; he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.’ Then all the men of the city shall stone him to death with stones.” Jesus’ feasting was viewed as disloyal to the Jewish traditions, deserving death.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Yet feasting is a primary biblical image for the coming of God’s kingdom. E.g., Isaiah 25:6-8 T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Yet feasting is a primary biblical image for the coming of God’s kingdom. E.g., Isaiah 25:6-8

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 6 On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 6 On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 7 And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 7 And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 8 He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 8 He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Jesus’ feasting, therefore, is a S IGN that God’s kingdom is “at hand.” “Your kingdom come... on earth as it is in heaven” Jesus’ feasting proclaims that the Father is at last acting to rescue his people and to wipe away their tears. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Jesus’ feasting, therefore, is a S IGN that God’s kingdom is “at hand.” “Your kingdom come... on earth as it is in heaven” Jesus’ feasting proclaims that the Father is at last acting to rescue his people and to wipe away their tears.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Why then was Jesus criticized so harshly by the religious leaders of his time for feasting? T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Why then was Jesus criticized so harshly by the religious leaders of his time for feasting?

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER First, he was feasting with all the wrong people. (The kingdom culture Jesus proclaimed didn’t include only the kinds of people the religious leaders expected or wanted.) T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER First, he was feasting with all the wrong people. (The kingdom culture Jesus proclaimed didn’t include only the kinds of people the religious leaders expected or wanted.)

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Second, he was feasting at the wrong time. (The Jewish leaders’ mindset was focused on remembering tragic events such as their ongoing Exile, which demanded fasting, not feasting.) T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Second, he was feasting at the wrong time. (The Jewish leaders’ mindset was focused on remembering tragic events such as their ongoing Exile, which demanded fasting, not feasting.)

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER But, contrary to their expectations, God’s kingdom culture was coming on earth through Jesus, with all kinds of people and with a joy that overcomes sorrow. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER But, contrary to their expectations, God’s kingdom culture was coming on earth through Jesus, with all kinds of people and with a joy that overcomes sorrow.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER What does Jesus mean by “daily bread?” What is the significance of praying for “our daily bread?” ) “Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew) “Give us each day our daily bread.” (Luke) T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER What does Jesus mean by “daily bread?” What is the significance of praying for “our daily bread?” ) “Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew) “Give us each day our daily bread.” (Luke)

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 1. Our natural longings and desires for “bread” (and all the human needs it symbolizes) are not “evil” or “wrong.” “Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid...” (Book of Common Prayer) T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 1. Our natural longings and desires for “bread” (and all the human needs it symbolizes) are not “evil” or “wrong.” “Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid...” (Book of Common Prayer)

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER “Satisfy our desires for love, for marriage, for children, for success, for comfort, for fulfillment, for peace, for, in your way and in your time.” “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER “Satisfy our desires for love, for marriage, for children, for success, for comfort, for fulfillment, for peace, for, in your way and in your time.” “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.”

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 2. It is right to pray honestly for our specific needs, not just general requests. We pray to “our Father.” Our prayers should not only be for “spiritual” things. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 2. It is right to pray honestly for our specific needs, not just general requests. We pray to “our Father.” Our prayers should not only be for “spiritual” things.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 3. We must always be aware of those who don’t have daily bread. “Our daily bread” implies we pray as part of a family, both the family of Christ and the human family. We are a “kingdom of priests,” interceding before the Father on behalf of others. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 3. We must always be aware of those who don’t have daily bread. “Our daily bread” implies we pray as part of a family, both the family of Christ and the human family. We are a “kingdom of priests,” interceding before the Father on behalf of others.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 4. The Eucharist is both the highest form of prayer and the answer to our prayer. In receiving this symbolic feast we say “thank you.” In receiving this symbolic feast, our deepest needs are touched as we taste the goodness of God’s kingdom. T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 4. The Eucharist is both the highest form of prayer and the answer to our prayer. In receiving this symbolic feast we say “thank you.” In receiving this symbolic feast, our deepest needs are touched as we taste the goodness of God’s kingdom.

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Today, when you come receive the Communion feast, will you bring someone with you in your mind and heart? Someone who can’t or won’t come to the Table? T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER Today, when you come receive the Communion feast, will you bring someone with you in your mind and heart? Someone who can’t or won’t come to the Table?

Questions: 1. What are some other actions of Jesus that were S IGNS of God’s kingdom? How can/do our actions signify God’s kingdom? 2. What are some benefits and challenges of praying for God to fulfill our deepest desires (and specific needs), in “his way and in his time?” Questions: 1. What are some other actions of Jesus that were S IGNS of God’s kingdom? How can/do our actions signify God’s kingdom? 2. What are some benefits and challenges of praying for God to fulfill our deepest desires (and specific needs), in “his way and in his time?”

Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven

Give us today our daily bread forgive us our sins Give us today our daily bread forgive us our sins

As we forgive those who sin against us – save us from the time of trial As we forgive those who sin against us – save us from the time of trial

And deliver us from evil…

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours

Now and forever, A-men! A-men!

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