The Lord's Prayer, the Pastor's Prayer

Authors

G. H. Smukal, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

11-1-1945

Document Type

Article

Keywords

evil, deliver, Lord's prayer, seventh petition, deliverance, greek, luther

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Jesus acknowledges the existence of evil and the reality of deliverance from it. Since the Father is to be implored, it follows that there is deliverance with Him and that He is not involved in, but ever opposed to, the evil. The Deliverer is mightier than the evil. This petition would have no purpose if His children were not exposed to the evil, to its influences and effects. Jesus introduces three factors: the Father, His children, and the evil. The evil is aggressive, God's children are endangered, and the Father is the Defender and Deliverer.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Matthew 6:13; Luke 11:4; Psalm 38:19-22; Matthew 27:43; Luke 1:74; Romans 7:24; Romans 15:31; 2 Corinthians 1:10; Colossians 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:2; 2 Timothy 3:11; 2 Timothy 4:17-18; 2 Peter 2:7; 2 Peter 2:9;

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 71.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol16/iss1/71