The Secret of Prayer
Pray Like This
June 26, 2022 • Woonny Kim • Matthew 6:5–13
Our Deliverance
June 19, 2022 • Walter Henegar • Matthew 6:9–13
The root of all temptation is distrust in the goodness of God. All kinds of circumstances, then, can be tempting – not just obvious enticements to engage in illicit behavior. Tempting circumstances include any form of evil, or the Evil One, which can overwhelm us and lead to cynicism, resignation or despair. For this reason Jesus encourages us to ask our Father to spare us from the worst of both. Because Jesus himself was not delivered from temptation, yet resisted it anyway, all who trust him are spared the full force of it.
Our Daily Bread
June 5, 2022 • Walter Henegar • Matthew 6:9–13
"Give us this day our daily bread" is the most straightforward petition in the Lord's prayer, yet it has multiple layers of meaning. The surface meaning reminds us of our daily physical dependence on the Lord. The social meaning challenges us to help feed other people. The spiritual meaning reveals that our deepest need is for communion with the Triune God, given to us by Jesus. The eschatological meaning reminds us that a greater feast awaits, so that every meal is an act of hope.