Many Christians desire to pray and feel the need to do so. However, we often find ourselves in the same situation as Jesus’ own disciples when they said, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). We long to connect with our Creator in meaningful conversation, but we often feel inadequate, ill-equipped, or unsure of how to begin.

This Lenten season, as we prepare our hearts for Easter, join us in diving into the Lord’s Prayer. Together, we will learn how to pray from God Himself and grow in our relationship with Jesus as we do.

Bibliography

Pastors rely on a variety of resources including seminary lectures, commentaries, and the teaching they themselves sat under while preaching through the Bible. It’s not always possible to give credit to every influence that has gone into a sermon. However, in this series the thinking of our pastors where profoundly shaped by the following sources:

  • Abernathy, David An Exegetical Summary of Matthew 1–16, Exegetical Summaries (Dallas, TX: SIL International, 2013)

  • Alcorn, Randy. The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving. Multnomah Books. 2017

  • Deyoung, Kevin. The Lord's Prayer: Learning from Jesus on What, Why, and How to Pray (Foundational Tools for Our Faith). Crossway (May 17, 2022)

  • Doriani, Daniel M. “Matthew,” in Matthew–Luke, ed. Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar, vol. VIII, ESV Expository Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021)

  • Keller, Timothy. Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God. Kindle Edition.

  • McKnight, Scot. Fasting: The Ancient Practices. Kindle Edition.

  • Morris, Leon The Gospel according to Matthew, The Pillar New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: W.B. Eerdmans; Inter-Varsity Press, 1992)

  • O’Donnell, Douglas Sean. Matthew: All Authority in Heaven and on Earth, ed. R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2013)

  • Packer, JI. Praying the Lord’s Prayer. Crossway (June 7, 2007)

  • Simeon, Charles Horae Homileticae: Matthew, vol. 11 (London: Holdsworth and Ball, 1832–1863)

  • Spence-Jones, H. D. M. ed., St. Matthew, vol. 1, The Pulpit Commentary (London; New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1909.

  • Staton, Tyler. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer. Kindle Edition.

  • Wallis, Arthur. God’s Chosen Fast: A Spiritual and Practical Guide to Fasting. CLC Publications (October 4, 2022)

  • Watson, Thomas. The Lord’s Prayer. Banner of Truth Trust; Revised edition (July 1, 1984)