Pray: Daily Bread (Phil Chapman)

In this third message of the Pray series, Phil Chapman unpacks the Lord’s Prayer petition: “Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). He reminds us that Jesus is teaching us to bring all our needs — physical, emotional, and spiritual — to our Heavenly Father, who already knows them (Matthew 6:25–34). Drawing from God’s miraculous provision of manna and quail for Israel in the wilderness (Exodus 16), Phil shows that where God leads, He will provide, and that this prayer is about daily dependence, not self-sufficiency.

Exploring the rare Greek word used for “daily,” he offers a powerful rendering: “Give us today the bread that does not run out.” This points to God’s ongoing, unfailing provision as we seek His kingdom first (Matthew 6:33). Phil challenges us to pray this petition not just for ourselves but for our whole church family, community, and town, lifting our eyes to our Provider rather than making “stress sandwiches” of regret and anxiety. The call is to be a persistent, praying people, trusting that when we put God’s kingdom and righteousness first, He will give us all that we need.