An incongruous petition? Matthew Henry "Our natural well being is necessary for our spiritual well being in this world." General Observations about prayer:
Jesus prayed! - Matthew 14:23; 19:13; 26:36 What we are asking for: 104. What do we pray for in the fourth petition? In the fourth petition we pray, That of God's free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life, and enjoy his blessing with them. THE SUBSTANCE: BREAD Bread: a generic term used to refer to the ________________ of life.
“Everything necessary for the preservation of this life is bread, including food, a healthy body, good weather, house, home, wife, children, good government, and peace.” Martin Luther.
THE SOURCE: GOD This petition recognizes that God is the _____________________ of life.
This prayer is both a ______________ & ________________.
THE SUPPLICATION: GIVE How can we ask for something that we already have in abundance? Because our necessities could be ___________________________. Because what we have will profit us nothing unless God makes it to ____________________. Because this prayer is not just for our house, but for all ______________________________. THE SEEKERS: US It is only ___________________ that are urged to seek daily bread.
Food has been area in which man has been able to demonstrate his ____________________ & ___________________on God (Gen 2:17; Ex. 16:4). THE SCHEDULE: DAILY The blessing of contentedness & moderation (Proverbs 30:8-9)
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Pastor Jason Ryce
Our Daily Bread Sermon on the Mount Springs Reformed Church,...
Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
