The Our Father Explained

Explanation "Our Father": This phrase expresses a new relationship with God, where people are God's children and God is their Father. "Hallowed be thy name": This phrase asks God to be worshipped and honored above all else. "Thy kingdom come": This phrase invites God's will into the world and asks God to be in control. "Give us this day our daily bread": This phrase asks God for daily needs. "Forgive us our debts": This phrase asks God for forgiveness. We have to forgive before we receive Gods forgiveness "Lead us not into temptation": This phrase asks God to protect people from temptation. "Deliver us from evil": This phrase asks God to deliver people from evil.