The Disciples Prayer

Touching Heaven in Two Minutes or Less

By: Stephen Davey

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The Disciples Prayer delves into Jesus's response to His disciples' pivotal request: "Lord, teach us to pray". This book unpacks the model prayer found in Luke 11 and Matthew 6, often referred to as the Lord's Prayer but more accurately understood as a pattern for disciples.

Through detailed exposition and illustrative examples, Stephen Davey reveals that this seemingly concise prayer offers profound insights into our relationship with God and the essence of true worship. The book contrasts genuine prayer with the performative religiosity Jesus confronted in His time, highlighting the importance of sincerity, humility, and a proper understanding of God's character.

Exploring each phrase of the prayer, "The Disciples Prayer" illustrates key aspects of Christian faith and practice. It examines the significance of addressing God as "Our Father", emphasizing the intimate and personal communion believers have with Him through Jesus Christ. The book further explores the reverence due to God's name and attributes, the anticipation of His kingdom and will, the dependence on Him for daily provision ("daily bread"), the necessity of forgiveness (both receiving and extending it), and the reliance on God's guidance in the face of temptation and evil. Ultimately, this book aims to equip believers with a deeper understanding of prayer as a means of communion with God, fostering a life of surrender, dependence, and Christ-like character.