“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespasses against us.” Matthew 6:9-13 In ancient times, in the Middle East, if a man had debts he could not pay, he could write them on a piece of paper and nail it to the gatepost of his house. As rich men passed-by...
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:9-13 One of our biggest temptations is to fear lack; that we will not have sufficient of what we need, or think we need. Yet, even under the Tanakh, Yehovah covenanted to bless and supply all His people needed. Yehovah...
“Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.” Matthew 6:9-13 The very use of the word Kingdom implies the existence of a King, denoting sovereignty, royal power and dominion. The Moffatt translation of the Scriptures use the term “Thy reign...
“Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name.” Matthew 6:9-13 The first word, phrase and sentence contain incredible treasures. Yeshua begins by calling Yehovah “Our Father.” By using the term ‘our’, He is identifying with us, mere mortals, coming alongside us...
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors....
