Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
Publication Date
6-1-1945
Document Type
Article
Keywords
God's kingdom, grace, Lord's prayer, petition, faith, lutheran, revelation, pastor's prayer
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Abstract
The Kingdom is the kingdom of the Father, for the Father is addressed. And since Jesus teaches us to pray for the coming of the Father's kingdom, the Father must have a kingdom. This argument is sustained by the conclusion of the prayer: Thine is the Kingdom. Since the Father has a kingdom, He is a King. Though He is the King, we are to approach Him as our Father. Jesus teaches us to believe with a rejoicing heart that we are children of a king and encourages us to seek better acquaintance with, and greater knowledge of, the King and the Kingdom.
Disciplines
Practical Theology
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Matthew 11:25-30; Colossians 1:12-22; John 6:37-47; Matthew 18:15-20; John 20:21-23; Luke 17:20-21;
Submission Cost
Free
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Recommended Citation
Smukal, G. H.
(1945)
"The Lord's Prayer, the Pastor's Prayer,"
Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 16, Article 38.
Available at:
https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol16/iss1/38
