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David Guzik commentary on Luke 11, in which Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, and answers controversies about demons and signs.
11:1-4 Lord, teach us to pray, is a good prayer, and a very needful one, for Jesus Christ only can teach us, by his word and Spirit, how to pray. Lord, teach me what it is to pray; Lord, stir up and quicken me to the duty; Lord, direct me what to pray for; teach me what I should say.
1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Luke begins the account of Jesus' intentional travel to Jerusalem by describing what it looks like to follow (Luke 9:51—11:13) and reject (Luke 11:14–54) Him. Having set the stage, Luke will continue with two sets of teachings comprised of three sections each.
1 Οκτ 2024 · Luke 11:2 And He said to them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. KJV Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. (only in KJV)
Luke 11 provides a profound exploration of spiritual life and practices, offering insights on prayer, conflict with spiritual forces, signs of the times, and the perils of religious hypocrisy. Throughout this chapter, Jesus teaches His followers about authentic spiritual devotion and the need for discernment and integrity.
The teaching in the present section of this Gospel gives help to disciples who need to learn how to pray and encouragement that God will hear and answer their prayers. The disciples’ request for instruction on how to pray (Luke 11:1) resulted in Jesus giving them a pattern prayer (Luke 11:2-4).
