Jesus teaches us to pray for divine deliverance from temptation and evil, trusting in the Father's sovereignty and protection. He shows us how to invoke the Father's power against hostile powers of evil, and how to confidently call on Him for forgiveness and deliverance, knowing that our plea is answered in the person and work of Jesus Christ. [... more]

God's son is tested in the wilderness to prove his faithfulness, and Jesus teaches us to pray for deliverance from temptation, trusting in the Father's sovereignty and protection, and knowing that our plea for deliverance is answered in the person and work of Jesus on our behalf. [... more]

The Lord's Prayer emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both in our relationship with God and with others. Jesus teaches that those who have been forgiven will forgive others, and that our forgiveness is a sign of genuine saving faith. The second half of the fifth petition in the Lord's Prayer is not a condition for God's forgiveness, but rather an aspiration to imitate our Father in heaven, who forgives sinners of an infinite debt. [... more]

God the Father's generous provision for our daily needs is a reminder of our dependence on His grace, and praying for our daily bread teaches us to trust in His providential care, acknowledge our dependence on Him, and give thanks for His gifts, while also emphasizing the importance of moderation and using our resources to honor His name and love our neighbors. [... more]

Jesus teaches us that true prayer is impossible without the gospel, and that the Lord's Prayer focuses on seven major themes that reveal the true character of God the Father. He instructs us to pray 'your will be done' on earth as it is in heaven, which means to fulfill our office and calling, and to live in readiness to give up our fallen desires and obey the revealed will of the Father. [... more]

The Lord's Prayer is a gift that reminds us of the divine gift of salvation, which is only possible through Jesus Christ. The prayer is a constant companion to the sacraments, and its petitions are answered in the Lord's Supper, which is a gift of forgiveness and a promise of eternal life. [... more]

The kingdom of God is a gift that God the Father in love is giving to rebellious, undeserving subjects through the sending of his gift, his Son. Entrance into the kingdom of God is a miracle of resurrection, made possible by the power of God who raises the dead to life and speaks them back into existence. The kingdom of God comes as the Holy Spirit conquers hearts by means of word and sacrament, and it spreads throughout the whole world in these last days through the proclamation of the gospel. When we pray, 'Your kingdom come,' we are praying for the success of the worldwide spread of the gospel of the kingdom, the consummation of the Father's kingdom, and the establishment of his rule and reign and blessing in its fullness. [... more]

God's promise of the serpent crusher in Genesis 3:15 is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the last Adam, who brings about a restored and glorious kingdom where God's people can enjoy an intimate relationship with Him in His presence without fear, but total joy and blessing. [... more]

Jesus teaches us to pray with intimacy and reverence, honoring God's name by our theology and practice, and seeking to glorify Him throughout the whole earth. Our relationship with God is becoming God-centered, restraining from sinning out of love and honor for the Father, not out of fear or selfish reward. We are joining in the call to worship, praying for the day when our Father's name will be hallowed in all the earth, and the gospel will be fully realized. [... more]

Jesus teaches that our understanding of God the Father determines our practice of prayer, and that righteous prayer is rooted in the knowledge of God as our Father. He commends to us a pattern of righteous prayer that focuses on the honor of God the Father, and explains that our thoughts about God are crucial in determining how we live the Christian life. [... more]

Jesus teaches that righteous prayer is rooted in childlike trust and reverence, addressing God as our Father in heaven, and coming to Him with confidence and awe. He emphasizes that prayer is not a mechanical technique or formula, but an expression of gospel-based faith, and that knowing God as Father is the key to understanding Christianity. [... more]

Jesus teaches that true righteous prayer stems from the grace of God in the gospel, and that it is rooted in sonship and a relationship with the Heavenly Father. He contrasts this with the hypocritical, pompous, and purposeless prayers of the scribes and Pharisees, which are based on a misunderstanding of how God the Father expects to be approached. Jesus gives us the model of righteous prayer in the Lord's Prayer, which is a divine, gospel-centered, and wisdom-guided pattern for prayer that is rooted in the gospel of grace and intended to guide believers in their life of faith. [... more]

The host discusses the importance of religious liberty and the dangers of evolution, uncleanness, and a reprobate mind. He also touches on the topic of family values and the need for a strong moral foundation in society. [... more]

Loving God supremely involves the mind, and Christians are commanded to cast off every weight and sin that besets them. The Bible says to love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. However, many Christians struggle to love God with all their heart, and instead, they love other things more. To overcome this, one must honor Christ, believe in Jesus as their Savior, and receive His gift of eternal life. Additionally, one must be willing to ask God to take away the idols in their life and to submit to Him, so that they can love Him more and paint Him better. [... more]

Believers are commanded to love God supremely, casting off every weight and sin that besets them. Then they can run life's race at top speed, knowing that the goal line will bring them face to face with the God they love. [... more]

The story of Mary's lavish worship of Jesus with expensive perfume is contrasted with the superficial exposure of the Pharisees and Judas, highlighting the signs of a true encounter with Jesus' glory: the stirring of our affections, the shattering of our idols, and the satisfying of our souls. [... more]

Paul's letter to the Corinthians highlights the dangers of false expectations and misplaced affections, warning them not to receive God's grace in vain. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's timing and means of salvation, rather than relying on human expectations and idols. [... more]

Regeneration is eternal in reality and experience. True believers exhibit holy affections, such as a longing for fellowship with God and Christ, sensitivity to sin, obedience to God's word, rejection of the world, and eagerly waiting for Christ's coming. These affections are evidence of a regenerate life, and their presence indicates true salvation. [... more]

God calls us to love him, and we can do that by beholding his beauty and being captivated by his greatness. He is the God of gods, the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome. He is our protector, our sustainer, and our creator, and he defines our purpose and determines our success. [... more]

God desires a personal relationship with His people, calling them to love and serve Him with all their heart, soul, and mind. He reveals Himself as a merciful, gracious, and loving God, who wants to captivate His people's affections and attitudes, leading to a life of obedience and joy. [... more]