On earth, Jesus needs the Father’s guidance and his deliverance. So do we. Read the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 and ponder Jesus’ personal need for guidance and deliverance from evil while he was [...]

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, [...]

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven…And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (Matthew [...]

This week we are focusing on the beauty and power of forgiveness. We have challenged you to consider the relational impact of withholding forgiveness. On Sunday, Alex helped us think of forgiveness as a [...]

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have [...]

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (Matthew 6:12 ESV) During my college years a former roommate asked me to lend her the equivalent of $750. She had just [...]

Jesus emphasizes forgiveness in this short prayer, both on behalf of receiving forgiveness from God and on extending forgiveness to others. Read the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 and ponder how often Jesus had [...]

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:9-11 NIV) Then Jesus took [...]

"Give us today our daily bread." (Matthew 6:11) This line of the Lord's Prayer feels the most earthy, doesn't it? There is something so human about our need for food. I believe that this [...]

“Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11 NASB) What I realize about this part of Jesus' prayer is how easy it is for me to disconnect with the need expressed here. During [...]