The Lord’s Prayer

Northwest Bible Church – Mar. 22, 2026 – Matthew – Alan Conner

Matthew. 6:9

The Lord’s Prayer

Intro  

OUTLINE:    Address;   “Our Father who art in heaven”

        Requests:1-3  deals with God’s glory;  

        Requests: 4-6 deals with man’s need (pardon, provision, protection)

A. THE MODEL PRAYER (Matthew 6:9a).

1. “Pray” is a present tense imperative.   

2. “you” is emphatic.

3. “Then” indicates the conclusion to Jesus’ previous teaching on prayer.   

4. “in this way” –  this prayer is a model.

B. OUR FATHER (Matthew 6:9b).

1. The name “Father” in Matthew.  

a. “your Father”, “My Father.”  

b. Israel’s concept of God as Father.   

c. Our relationship with the Father.   

2. “Our Father” 

a. speaks to an exclusive relationship.   

b. speaks to an inclusive relationship.   

C.  WHO IS IN HEAVEN (Matthew 6:9b).

1. Plural, “heavens”.      

2. The significance of “heaven”.     

 Conclusion