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The Lord’s Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come on Earth

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The Lord’s Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come on Earth
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This sermon by Bill Teubl MD focuses on the profound teachings of the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6, emphasizing its significance in personal and communal faith. Bill explores the deeper meanings behind Jesus’ instructions on prayer, using Young’s Literal Translation to uncover nuanced insights. The message highlights practical applications for prayer in secret, simplicity, forgiveness, and protection from overwhelming temptation.

  • [00:00:00] Introduction to Topic: Bill introduces the sermon by focusing on Matthew 6 and the Lord’s Prayer, noting its importance to the church and his intent to use Young’s Literal Translation for deeper meaning.
  • [00:02:12] Context of Prayer: Jesus provides three key instructions on prayer—pray in secret, avoid vain repetitions, and forgive others to receive God’s forgiveness.
  • [00:03:43] Broader Context in Matthew 6: Prayer teaching is situated between teachings on giving and fasting, with a consistent emphasis on doing these acts in secret for God’s reward.
  • [00:05:25] Secret Prayer Defined: Secret prayer isn’t just about physical solitude but connecting with God in the hidden places of the heart, acknowledging unknown aspects of life to Him.
  • [00:07:11] Public vs. Secret Prayer: Bill clarifies that public prayer is valid but must be rooted in the anointing from secret prayer, emphasizing humility and Spirit-led inspiration.
  • [00:10:09] God Sees the Secret Heart: Referencing Psalm 51, Bill notes that God sees and addresses secret parts of our lives, encouraging trust in Him for unseen issues.
  • [00:13:20] Avoiding Repetition: Jesus warns against vain repetitions like pagan practices, advocating for simplicity in prayer without negating persistence.
  • [00:16:46] Thy Kingdom Come (Matthew 6:10): Bill interprets this as praying for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, aligning earthly actions with heavenly decisions.
  • [00:20:42] Encouragement in Uncertainty: Praying for God’s will provides assurance in uncertain situations, trusting that His plans are already set in heaven.
  • [00:22:18] Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11): Bill highlights “appointed bread” as God’s specific daily provision, urging receptivity to His timing and methods.
  • [00:24:11] Receiving Appointed Provision: Reflects on missing God’s provision due to personal preferences or timing, encouraging flexibility to receive what God appoints.
  • [00:29:50] Forgiveness (Matthew 6:12, 14-15): Stresses the necessity of forgiving others to experience God’s forgiveness, acknowledging the challenge but affirming the grace to do so.
  • [00:34:43] Protection from Temptation (Matthew 6:13): Bill interprets this as a plea to be spared from overwhelming temptations, recognizing personal limits and trusting God for deliverance from evil.
  • [00:36:28] Temptation and Maturity: Notes that while some temptations strengthen character, others are beyond current capacity, requiring divine protection.
  • [00:39:05] Knowing Personal Limits: Encourages discernment in engaging with environments or battles, ensuring they align with God’s calling to avoid being overwhelmed by evil.

Scripture References

  • Matthew 6
  • Psalm 51
  • Romans 8
  • James 1
  • 1 Corinthians 10
  • Revelation 20-22

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