Theme Discussion
Every Sunday, we say the Lord’s Prayer in our worship service.
Did you know that Christians all over the world, from many, many denominations also say this prayer? It is one way we are connected to followers of Jesus around the globe! It was originally written or spoken in Aramaic, the language that Jesus and his followers spoke but it has been translated into many, many languages.
The Lord’s Prayer is a special prayer Jesus taught his disciples. This prayer encourages and empowers us to live out God’s dream of justice, love, and full life. There are several versions of this prayer now, but they all say similar things. Here are two different versions. Is one easier to understand than the other? Do you think they still both mean the same thing?
Contemporary
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever.
Amen.
Traditional
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen
At BCUC, we have made another change! We replace the word “kingdom” with “kin-dom”. Does that make a difference? Does it change the meaning of the prayer? Why do you think we do that?
Do you know this prayer by heart? If you watch this video, you’ll hear it. You can also read it in the Bible at Matthew 6:9-13 or at Luke 11:2-4.
Wonder
Is prayer a part of your life?
What does prayer mean to you?
What do you pray for?Is there a “right” way to pray? Do you have to say things aloud, or can you pray quietly? Do you even have to say things, or can you sing them? Dance them? Draw them?
Really, you can pray anyway you want to express yourself. What ways do you like to pray?
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