What Does Jesus Mean by “Daily Bread”? (The Lord’s Prayer Pt. 3)
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May 27, 2024
Dive into the rich meaning of 'daily bread' from the Lord's Prayer, exploring its connections to the Israelites' wilderness experiences. Discover how this phrase reflects our dependence on God for daily needs and sustenance. The discussion also examines the nuances of biblical translations, emphasizing trust and community in prayer. Additionally, insights on entrepreneurship highlight the balance between hard work and recognizing divine provision, urging listeners to cultivate gratitude and humility in everyday life.
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Planning vs. Trust
The Bible presents seemingly contradictory advice on planning and trusting God's daily provision.
This apparent conflict stems from differing circumstances of abundance versus scarcity.
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Honoring God with Wealth
Honor God with your wealth and first fruits.
Your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
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Jesus's Prayer for Daily Bread
Jesus, despite promoting abundance, chose to pray for daily bread, emphasizing present moment trust.
This echoes the Israelites' wilderness experience, where daily manna fostered reliance on God.
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Sermon on the Mount E22 – The first half of the Lord’s Prayer features three requests on behalf of God and his Kingdom: he is our Father in the skies, whose name we recognize as holy and whose way of life we want to see on the land. The second half of the Lord’s prayer focuses on four personal requests, where we seek to align our needs with God’s wisdom. In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the first request of “daily bread” and its connections to stories and wisdom in the Hebrew Bible.
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Show Credits
Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode, and Tyler Bailey was supervising editor. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Special thanks to Brian Hall, Liz Vice, and the BibleProject Scholar Team.