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The Literary Design of the Prayer

Welcome to the final day of the Lord’s Prayer reading plan! During the past seven days, we’ve explored the prayer line by line. And today, we will review the whole prayer at a higher level, paying close attention to its key words and overall literary design.

To begin, watch this Visual Commentary video below.

Let’s slowly read and meditate on Jesus’ prayer one last time together, making it our own.

Matthew 6:9-15
9 Therefore, when you pray, do it this way:
Our Father who is in the skies, may your name be recognized as holy.
10 May your kingdom come, and may your will be done, as it is in the skies so also on the land.
11 Our daily provision of bread, give to us today.
12 And forgive us our debts, just as we also have forgiven those indebted to us.
13 And don’t lead us to be tested, but deliver us from the evil one.
14 For if you forgive people their transgressions, your Father in the skies will also forgive you.
15 But if you will not forgive people, then neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.

Reflection Questions
What was the most surprising or illuminating thing you learned in this reading plan?
How will your close examination of the Lord’s Prayer affect your prayer life?

We hope this reading plan has expanded your understanding of the Lord’s Prayer and enriched your prayer life.