A Fitting End to Our Prayers (Matthew 6:7-13)

(Note: During the worship service this last Sunday, we ran into several challenges affecting the quality of both the audio and video recordings. I’ve done my best to clean things up, but there are still many glitches remaining. Please bear with them as you are able and, Lord willing, we will have things back on track next week. PT)

Join Pastor Stuart for the ninth and final lesson in our series, Living on a Prayer.

We return one last time to the Gospel According to Matthew 6:7-13 as we examine the idea of . . . "A Fitting End to Our Prayers". In this lesson, we will answer the question, "Why is the phrase 'For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.' in some Bibles, but not in others?"

• While the issue is somewhat complicated, it can generally be reduced to different views on how to understand the manuscript evidence.
• Regardless of what view we may take, the phrase in question has definite biblical support and is therefore an appropriate way to end any prayer.
• Remember, the Lord’s Prayer was meant to be a pattern for our prayers . . . not a slavish recitation.
• The good news of Jesus tells us that God allows us to share in his power, kingdom, and glory.
• Therefore, we ought to honor God by praying according to the Scriptures..

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