*Strength to Strength* welcomed John D. Martin to share about the Lord’s Prayer, as recorded by Matthew:

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> Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,
> Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
> bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us
> not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom,
> and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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> Matthew 6:9-13 KJV

How is this easily memorized and commonly recited prayer applicable to us? How did the early believers use this prayer? Is this a prayer for us to pray, or is Jesus illustrating the types of concerns to be prayerful of?

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.