An incongruous petition? Matthew Henry "Our natural well being is necessary for our spiritual well being in this world." General Observations about prayer:
Jesus prayed! - Matthew 14:23; 19:13; 26:36 What we are asking for: 104. What do we pray for in the fourth petition? In the fourth petition we pray, That of God's free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life, and enjoy his blessing with them. THE SUBSTANCE: BREAD Bread: a generic term used to refer to the ________________ of life.
“Everything necessary for the preservation of this life is bread, including food, a healthy body, good weather, house, home, wife, children, good government, and peace.” Martin Luther.
THE SOURCE: GOD This petition recognizes that God is the _____________________ of life.
This prayer is both a ______________ & ________________.
THE SUPPLICATION: GIVE How can we ask for something that we already have in abundance? Because our necessities could be ___________________________. Because what we have will profit us nothing unless God makes it to ____________________. Because this prayer is not just for our house, but for all ______________________________. THE SEEKERS: US It is only ___________________ that are urged to seek daily bread.
Food has been area in which man has been able to demonstrate his ____________________ & ___________________on God (Gen 2:17; Ex. 16:4). THE SCHEDULE: DAILY The blessing of contentedness & moderation (Proverbs 30:8-9)
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...