Our Father’s Prayer In The Bible
The Bible is a collection of 66 books from ancient Israel and early Christianity. These books were written by many different people over hundreds of years, but they all tell one story: God’s plan for humanity to be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ. The Bible contains many examples of prayer in the Old Testament (1 Chronicles 29:10-13) and New Testament (Matthew 6:9-13). We have collected some of these prayers here so you can learn how they can help you pray better yourself!
Matthew 6:9-13
The Lord’s Prayer is a model prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. It includes all of our needs, and it helps us to focus on God’s character rather than our own.
The Lord’s Prayer includes three requests: that we be forgiven for our sins, that we might be saved from the world and its evil, and that each day may bring us the strength to live according to God’s will.
Luke 11:2-4
Luke 11:2-4 says, “When you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then in this way: Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name.”
This verse tells us that we should pray for God’s kingdom to come and his will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. We should also pray that God will forgive us of our sins and help us do what is right so we can live peaceful lives with him. When we pray these types of prayers they are answered by God because he wants everyone to know how much he loves them.
1 Chronicles 29:10-13
While prayer is important, it is also one of the most misused words in our language. Most of us say we pray when we really mean that we wish or hope for something to happen.
In reality, true prayer is an act of worship and submission to God alone. It is an expression of our love for Him and a request for His help in every situation. So when you are trying to decide what your next step should be—take some time and pray about it!
Acts 1:24-26
In Acts 1:24-26, we see that Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was resurrected. He told them to stay in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them, at which point they would receive power from on high and be his witnesses. The Lord instructed them to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
This passage is important because it shows that God still desires for us to witness about him today! It also teaches us about how we can learn more about God by reading His word, praying, and talking with other believers who have met Jesus Christ personally.
Psalms 69:13; 109:21, 22; 143:10
Psalms 69:13; 109:21, 22; 143:10
And he said unto them, What are ye afraid of? They answered him not a word.
And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse and scrip, lacked ye any thing? And they said nothing.
And he said unto them, But now if ye have a purse let it be to yourselves instead of a bag which is noose of death…Behold the Lord’s hand is not shortened that it cannot save: neither his ear heavy that it cannot hear.–Psalm 69:14-17
Daniel 9:18, 19
Daniel 9:18, 19
“O my God, incline your ear and hear! Open your eyes and see our desolations, and the city which is called by your name; for we do not present our supplications before you because of our righteous deeds, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, hear! O Lord forgive! O Lord, listen and act!”
Benjamin said: Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who owes us anything.” And Jesus stood up to read; he then opened the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me; to bring good news to the poor he has sent me forth.”
When they heard these things they were shocked by them.
Mark 14:36
As a book of wisdom, the Bible teaches us how to live our lives in a more God-honoring way. It also shows us how to pray and what we should be praying for. Our Father’s Prayer is a good example of this. It is easy to remember and easy to teach others, which makes it useful for prayer groups and families. The words of Our Father’s Prayer teach us about God as well as help us focus on what matters most when we talk with Him: our relationship with Him and His love for us.
Here are some examples of the prayer our father taught us
- Matthew 6:9-13
- Luke 11:2-4
- 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
- Acts 1:24-26
- Psalms 69:13; 109:21, 22; 143:10
The prayer our father taught us is also known as the Lord’s Prayer, or the Our Father. It was originally spoken by Jesus, who modeled it for all of us to use ourselves. The reason why we pray this way is because it clearly teaches us about God and how we should live in accordance with His will.
You can find the full text of this prayer in the Bible, Psalm 34:9-10. It reads that he who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will abide under the shadow of the Almighty and God’s word is a shield around him.
The psalm continues to describe what it means to be protected by Heaven and have God’s favor upon you: You will not fear bad news when it comes because His word will make your heart strong; you will not be afraid of sudden terror while you enjoy your life because his love surrounds you as an army encamps around its city walls (Psalm 34:4-7). We should always pray for God’s protection from evil, but especially when we feel like our defenses are down or we need divine intervention during difficult times.
Takeaway: A father’s prayer for his children is one example of how important family is to God. He wants us all to look after each other!