Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 21:21–22

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From the Word: 21 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken away and discarded into the sea,’ it will be done. 22 And whatever you request in prayer, believing, you will receive.” (Matthew 21:21–22)

From the Confessions: The Small Catechism

The Introduction to the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven.

What does this mean?

God encourages us to believe that he is truly our Father, and that we are truly his children, so that we may boldly and confidently pray to him, just as beloved children speak to their dear father.

Pulling It Together: Everything belongs to the Father, and in him all creation holds together (Col 1:17). Is he then, unable to grant your prayers? Indeed, there is a so-called power that holds back the hand of God. Lack of faith checks the Almighty. However, Christ Jesus himself gives a promise to those who pray to the heavenly Father with faith—that is, with fear, love, and trust. Those who pray with faith in the Almighty, will receive what they ask of God, for he is a loving Father who gives his children all good things (Matt 7:11).

Prayer: Thank you, heavenly Father, for hearing my prayers. Amen.

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