To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

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Day 163. How is the Lord’s Prayer a pattern for prayer? Jun 12, 2023

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Today is day 163 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

163. How is the Lord’s Prayer a pattern for prayer?

The Lord’s Prayer models the primary types of prayer: praise of God, intercession for his rule, petition for his provision and protection, and confession of sins. I should pray regularly in all these ways. (Psalm 150; Isaiah 63:7–64:12; Acts 9:36–43; 3 John 2)

We will conclude today with Proper 12 on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Day 162. Why should you practice the Lord’s Prayer? Jun 11, 2023

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Today is day 162 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

162. Why should you practice the Lord’s Prayer?

I should pray the Lord’s Prayer regularly because it teaches me to pray as Jesus commanded and to desire what his Father wills. (Psalm 34; Matthew 12:46–50; 26:36–44; 1 John 5:14–15)

We will conclude today with Prayer 91. For Submission to God's Will on page 673 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 161. Why should you learn the Lord’s Prayer? Jun 10, 2023

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Today is day 161 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

161. Why should you learn the Lord’s Prayer?

I should learn the Lord’s Prayer because Jesus taught it to his disciples as both a practice and a pattern for prayer to God the Father. (Matthew 6:5–8; Luke 11:1, 5–13)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97. Preparation for Personal Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 160. What is the prayer our Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray? Jun 09, 2023

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Today is day 160 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer.

160. What is the prayer our Lord Jesus taught his disciples to pray?

The traditional version of the Lord’s Prayer is this:

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy Name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

(Matthew 6:9–13; see also Luke 11:2–4)

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Day 159. When should you pray? Jun 08, 2023

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Today is day 159 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

159. When should you pray?

I should pray at regular times throughout each day, with fellow Christians for prayer and worship, and whenever I am aware of a need for God’s grace. And I should learn to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) as I grow in the knowledge of God’s presence. (Nehemiah 2:4; Psalm 55:17; Daniel 6:10; Jonah 2; Matthew 15:21–28; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Hebrews 4:16; 5:7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 83. In the Morning on page 670 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 158. What should you pray? Jun 07, 2023

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Today is day 158 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

158. What should you pray?

I should pray the Lord’s Prayer, the Psalms, the collected prayers of the Church, and my own prayers as the Spirit leads me. (1 Samuel 2:1–10; Psalms 2; 62:8; Luke 1:46–55; 2:25–35; Acts 4:24–30; Romans 8:26–27; Revelation 4:8–11)

We will conclude today with Prayer 90. For Grace to Seek God in Every Way on page 672 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 157. Why should you pray? Jun 06, 2023

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Today is day 157 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

157. Why should you pray?

I should pray because God calls me to do so, because I was made for fellowship with him, because I need the help of his Holy Spirit, and because he has promised to answer the prayers of his people. (Exodus 33:7–11; Psalm 50:14–15; Matthew 7:7–11; Luke 18:1– 8; Romans 8:26; 1 Timothy 2:1)

We will conclude today with Prayer 100. For the Answering of Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 156. How can you have fellowship with God? Jun 05, 2023

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Today is day 156 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

156. How can you have fellowship with God?

Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, and union with him by the Holy Spirit, I have fellowship with God as his adopted child. I experience this in prayer, worship, God’s Word, the sacraments, and Christian community, as I daily follow him by faith. (Nehemiah 9:1–8; Psalm 65:1–4; John 15:9–17; Acts 2:42–47; Romans 8:14–17; 1 John 1:3–7)

We will conclude today with Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 155. What should you seek in prayer? Jun 04, 2023

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Today is day 155 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

155. What should you seek in prayer?

In prayer, I should seek not only God’s provision for my needs, but fellowship with God, who made me for fellowship with himself. (Exodus 33:7–11; Psalms 27:4, 8; 42:1–2; John 14:18–23; 1 John 1:3)

We will conclude today with Proper 10 on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 154. What is prayer? Jun 03, 2023

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Today is day 154 and we are on the section Concerning Prayer.

154. What is prayer?

Prayer is turning my heart toward God, to listen and to speak with him. (Psalms 84; 123; Matthew 7:7–11; John 17:1–9)

We will conclude today with Prayer 97 Preparation for Personal Prayer on page 675 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

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