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OUR FATHER (2 OF 4)

by Kerry Shook

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13


Our Father (2 of 4)
Series: Kingdom
Kerry Shook
Matthew 6:9-13


''This, then, is how you should pray:
'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'''
Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV)

''So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.'' Luke 15:20 (NIV)

1.STOP REBELLING AND RETURN TO YOUR FATHER'S CARE

''Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.'' Luke 15:13 (NIV)

''When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!''' Luke 15:17 (NIV)


2. STOP RUNNING AND REST IN YOUR FATHER'S APPROVAL

''I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.''' Luke 15:18-19 (NIV)

''So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.'' Luke 15:20 (NIV)


3. STOP RESISTING AND REJOICE IN THE FATHER'S BLESSING

''But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate.''
Luke 15:22-24 (NIV)

''The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded wit ...

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