The Three Aspects of the Lord’s Model Prayer in Matthew 6 (Prayers Concerning God – Prayers for Our Protection – Praise to the Father)

 

The Three Aspects of the Lord’s Model Prayer in Matthew 6 (Prayers Concerning God – Prayers for Our Protection – Praise to the Father)

Matt. 6:9–10 – “Our Father who is in the heavens, Your name be sanctified; Your kingdom come; Your will be done, as in heaven, so also on earth.”

Matt. 6:11–13a – “Give us today our daily bread; forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors; and do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

Matt. 6:13b – “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” 

Aspect	Prayers Concerning God  (Matt. 6:9b–10)	Prayers for Our Protection (Matt. 6:11–13a)	Praise to the Father (Matt. 6:13b)
Meaning	To honor God’s name, bring in His kingdom, and accomplish His will—the expression and execution of God’s purpose.	For the believers’ provision, forgiveness, and deliverance from temptation and the evil one; preserving spiritual life and fellowship.	To ascribe glory, power, and dominion to the Father, acknowledging that all things belong to Him.
Reason	Because of Satan’s rebellion and man’s fall, God’s name, kingdom, and will are hindered; prayer restores God’s interest on earth.	Because believers are weak and still live in temptation, they need daily supply, forgiveness, and spiritual protection.	Because God is both the source and the goal, the Alpha and the Omega, who deserves eternal praise.
Distinction	Relates to God’s interest and purpose  (the divine part).	Relates to man’s need and protection (the human part).	Relates to worship and glory to God  (the praise part).
Explanation	The three petitions correspond to the Triune God: “Your name be sanctified” (the Father), “Your kingdom come”  (the Son), “Your will be done”  (the Spirit).	The three requests correspond to man’s need:  “daily bread” (supply), “forgiveness” (fellowship), “deliverance” (spiritual victory).	The three praises  correspond to the Triune God:  “the kingdom” (the Son), “the power” (the Spirit), “the glory” (the Father).
Purpose	That God’s name be honored, His kingdom come, and His will be done on earth as in heaven.	That believers live by God’s provision, enjoy forgiveness, and be kept from temptation and evil.	That prayer ends in worship and glory to the Father, completing God’s economy.
Examples	Jesus in Gethsemane: “Not as I will, but as You will.” (Matt. 26:39)	Israel receiving manna daily (Exo. 16:15); Peter delivered from prison and the evil one (Acts 12:5–11).	David’s praise:  “Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory.” (1 Chron. 29:11)
Application	Seek first God’s name, kingdom, and will (Matt. 6:33); live a God-centered life.	Depend daily on the Father’s supply, forgiveness, and protection.	Conclude prayers with thanksgiving and praise, glorifying the Father.
Mutual Relationship	God’s prayer is the foundation → Protection prayer is the continuation → Praise is the completion.	The three correspond:  beginning in God, continuing through man, ending in God.	Together they form the divine-human cycle of cooperation in God’s economy.
Burden	To pray for God’s interest and will to be restored on earth.	To pray for believers’ spiritual growth and preservation.	To pray that God may gain glory and His kingdom be expressed in all the earth.
Prophetic Ministry Guidance	Declare God’s will—His name, kingdom, and purpose—through priestly intercession.	Care for practical life and spiritual fellowship; forgive and intercede for others.	End in praise, exalting the Father and supplying the church with worship.
Conclusion	God’s prayer is the beginning and center of all prayer.	The protective prayer sustains fellowship and dependence.	The praise is the high point and completion of prayer.
Related Scriptures	Psa. 8:1 – “O Jehovah, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!” Rev. 11:15 – “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ.” Matt. 26:39 – “Not as I will, but as You will.” Luke 11:2 – “Your kingdom come.”	Exo. 16:15 – “This is the manna which Jehovah has given you to eat.” Matt. 18:21–22 – “Forgive seventy times seven.” John 17:15 – “Keep them out of the evil one.” Eph. 6:13 – “Take up the whole armor of God.” Col. 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ arbitrate in your hearts.”	1 Chron. 29:11 – “Yours, O Jehovah, is the greatness and the power and the glory.” Rev. 5:13 – “To Him who sits upon the throne... be blessing and honor and glory and might forever.” Rom. 11:36 – “From Him and through Him and to Him are all things.”

 

🌿 Key Points Summary

1.      The Lord’s prayer begins and ends with the Father—He is both the source and the goal.

2.      The entire prayer reveals the Triune God’s economy: the Father (Name), the Son (Kingdom), and the Spirit (Will).

3.      The spiritual order of prayer: seek first God’s interest → receive our protection → return glory to the Father.

4.      This pattern trains believers to be those who cooperate with God’s will and express His glory on the earth.

*Please refer to the May 2025 International Elders and Responsible Brothers Training: General Topic: Matthew Chapters 5-7 - Extremely Important Aspects - Week 3: Prayer for Essential Kingdom Life