What is the Lord’s Prayer?
The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer Jesus taught us in response to the request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” It is a gift from Jesus to His church. This prayer contains, in simple form, our confession and requests to God.
What does it have to do with our worship?
Using the prayer He taught us is a wonderful expression of our faith and gratitude for all the tender mercies He bestows on us. It is a way of showing him how we value those things He left us.
What does the Bible have to say about this?
The Lord’s Prayer is found in Matthew 9:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. The longer version is found in Matthew, a shorter version in Luke.
Suggestions
You may want to discuss each Petition of the Lord’s Prayer with your family. For help with this, see Luther’s Small Catechism. Hymns that go with each part of the Lord’s Prayer are as follows: LSB 507, 611, 710, 715, 731, 732, 790, 905.
Object Lesson
Teach them the Lord’s Prayer, with simple explanation for each part.
Prayer
Pray the Lord’s Prayer.