About the Lord's Prayer
Heidelberg Catechism
Heidelberg Catechism Question 118. What has God commanded us to ask of him? All things necessary for soul and body which Christ the Lord has included in the prayer which he himself taught us.
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Shorter Catechism Question 99. What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer? The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called “the Lord’s Prayer.”
- 2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.”
- 1 John 5:14 “And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
- Matt. 6:9 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Study Catechism
Study Catechism Question 124. What prayer serves as our rule or pattern? Our rule or pattern is found in the Lord’s Prayer, which Jesus taught to his disciples. … These words express everything that we may desire and expect from God.
Study Catechism Question 125. What is the design of the Lord’s Prayer? The Lord’s Prayer falls into two parts, preceded by an opening address, and concluded by a “doxology” or word of praise. Each part consists of three petitions. The first part concerns God’s glory; the second part, our salvation. The first part involves our love for God; the second part, God’s love for us. The petitions in part one will not be fulfilled perfectly until the life to come; those in part two relate more directly to our present needs here and now.
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