The Small Catechism – part 188
Scripture Text: Hebrews 6:13
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From the Word: For when God made a promise to Abraham, he swore by himself since he could swear by no one greater. (Hebrews 6:13)
From the Confessions: The Small Catechism
The Conclusion
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
What does this mean?
It means that I should be certain that such petitions are acceptable to our heavenly Father and are heard by him, for he himself has commanded us to pray in this manner and has promised to hear us. So we pray with confidence: “Amen,” meaning, “Yes, it shall be so.”
Pulling It Together: Who has commanded us to pray in the manner of the Lord’s Prayer than God himself? And whose name, whose reputation, is higher than God’s. No one’s name is greater, so we may pray with confidence. Just as God promised Abraham, God swears by his own name to hear our prayers, and answer them. He will do all these in our lives: hallow his name, bring his kingdom, do his will, give us food and the necessities of life, forgive our sins, supply us with faith and keep us from unbelief, and guard us from all evil. God stakes his reputation on answering these prayers. Of this, we may be as confident as Abraham.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayers. Amen.
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Learning About Confession teaches the meaning of Confession and Forgiveness according Luther's guidance in the Small Catechism. It is recommended for the Sixth Grade Level.
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Rev. Mark E. Ryman serves as Pastor for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC. Previously, Pastor Ryman has served other congregations in North Carolina and Ohio, as well as a call to specialized ministry with Sola Publishing.
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