Exegesis on Matthew 6:9-13?

Question

I need help writing the following outline. I have to write an Exegesis on Matthew 6:9-13 and I'm really struggling with it. Any information would be helpful, especially scholarly sources such as textbook or commentaries. I'm just looking for helpful information that would help me write the paper. Thanks.

1. Literary Criticism

a) Context:

b) Form Criticism:

c) Structure:

d) Redaction:

e) Key words:

2. Theological Analysis

a) What does this passage say about the relationship with God?

b) What questions might this passage have addressed in the community for which it was originally written?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Do your own homework; this is about the Lord's Prayer.

GOD is to be revered like a parent to all mankind.

Earth is destined to become his kingdom.

We are to be fed, sustained & forgiven.

Which means we must care for each other.

That requires that we be protected from sin.

Answer 3

Matthew 6:9-13 KJV

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 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.



Jesus is teaching his followers and those drawn to by the crowd how to pray. Here are some specific points to note.



1) Our "Father" is not the same as our "father". Our Father IN HEAVEN is YHWH ELOHIM. The father of this world, the father of all lies, well, that's Satan. He makes the distinction that we should only pray to the Father in Heaven.



2) Hallowed be Thy name. They Kingdom come. Thy Will be done. On earth as it is in Heaven. This announces God's supremacy here and everywhere. It shows humility in that we know God is highest and His ways are holy.



3) Give us this day our daily bread. This shows that we know God is our Provider and that all we have is because of His grace.



4) Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. This shows the mercy and justice of God Almighty. It shows that we know how to do things because He did it first. We love Him because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19) This shows His mercy because He allows us to rid ourselves of the enslavement of sin by coming to Him to heal us.



5) Lead us not into temptations but deliver us from evil. He is our Strong Tower, our Rock, our only protection in a world that belongs to Satan. See 2 Corinthians 4:4 KJV.



6) For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory. Forever. The prayer closes again, with God Almighty's superiority over ALL, for eternity.



7) The keywords that are VITALLY IMPORTANT in this glorious prayer from Jesus is the use of OUR.and WE. This is the prayer of someone fully aware of God. The "prayer warriors" of the Bible use OUR instead of MY. By praying for others, you involve more people in your prayer. You move the Kingdom to grow by praying for others and humbly setting YOUR needs aside and caring for others.



OUR Father. It's not MY Father or just plain Father. It's OUR Father. We are in communion with God, Emmanuel, Jesus Christ. God with us. Yehoshua meaning "He rescued". Give US this day our daily bread. Forgive US our debts as WE forgive...



The more mature we become in our faith,. the more our prayers become less like those of little children asking for things for themselves and more like a powerful movement of the Holy Spirit to move mountains.



Hope that helps! :)