Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Our Father in Heaven
Apr 7, 2025
Delve into the transformative power of the Lord's Prayer, highlighting its role as a guide for life and faith. Discover the profound implications of addressing God as 'Our Father in heaven' and the deep connection it fosters between believers and the divine. The conversation also tackles common misconceptions about written prayers and emphasizes their importance in spiritual life.
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Using the Lord's Prayer
- Use the Lord's Prayer as a model, even if it feels insincere.
- Singing hymns uses others' words, similar to praying with the Lord's Prayer.
God's Dual Nature
- The Lord's Prayer reminds us of God's dual nature: our intimate Father and the holy, transcendent God in heaven.
- We are invited to address God with both familiarity and reverence.
If "Father" Is Difficult
- If "Father" is difficult, remember you're praying to Jesus's Father, not your own.
- Focus on Jesus's nature to understand God's loving, kind Fatherhood.