· Prayer by Hortius Bonar · By Nature, Not Capable of Doing God’s Will
The Lord’s Prayer – 3 Parts:
A. The Preface – 2 Thoughts
1. Our Father – God’s Goodness Expressed 2. Who is in Heaven – God’s Power Expressed
B. Six Petitions
1. Hallowed Be Your Name – In Us & By Us 2. Your Kingdom Come – To Us & Through Us 3. Your Will be Done on Earth, As it is in Heaven – vs. 10b; Heidelberg Catechism #124 – Two Questions: a. What is the Will of God? – Two Ways · God’s Irresistible Eternal Decree (Isaiah 46:10; Romans 9:18-19) · His Revealed Will/His Commandments (Jermiah 7:23) – A Two Fold Desire (Luke 22:42; Titus 2:11-12) b. In What Manner is God’s Will to be Done? As It is Done Heaven – In 3 Ways: · Eagerly (Psalm 103:20-21) · Willingly (Psalm 40:8; John 4:34; Luke 22:42; Romans 8:7) · Faithfully (Ezekiel 1:12, 17; Hebrews 1:14; Matthew 28:19-20; 5:16)
4-6 To Be Filled in as We Move from Petition to Petition
C. The Conclusion of the Praying – Closing & Amen
Conclusion and Application
God’s Will be Done by Us Eagerly, Willingly, & Faithfully – to God’s Glory and Our Salvation
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