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An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Joseph Stump
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II Cor. 12:9. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for
my strength is made perfect in weakness.

READING.--The Pharisee and the Publican in the Temple, Luke 18:10-14.

ILLUSTRATIONS.--_Prayer for Self_: The Lepers, Luke 17:12, 13; The Blind
Beggar, Luke 18:35-43; The Publican, Luke 18:13; _For Others_: Jesus,
John 17, Luke 23:32; Abraham, Gen. 18:23-33; Moses, Exod. 32:11;
Stephen, Acts 7:60. _Answer to Prayer_: Israel in Bondage, Exod. 2:23,
24; Hannah, I Sam. 1:9-20; Elijah, I Kings 17:21, 22; Jas. 5:17; The
Early Church, Acts 12:5-17; Paul, Acts 16:25; II Cor. 12:7-9.




CHAPTER XXIV.

THE LORD'S PRAYER.


The Lord's Prayer is so-called because it was given to us by the Lord
Jesus Christ. [Matt. 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4] It teaches us how to pray
aright, and is the model after which we should fashion all our prayers.
It shows us the manner in which we should come to God, and the things
for which we should ask.

ITS CONTENTS. The Lord's Prayer contains an Introduction, Seven
Petitions, and a Conclusion. The first three petitions regard God's
glory, and deal with His Name, His Kingdom, and His Will; the last four
regard our bodily and spiritual needs, and deal with our Daily Bread,
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