Our Father (Lord’s Prayer) – Key Concepts for Christian Living 10

A set of QUESTION_AND_ANSWER style flashcards covering the Our Father, its seven petitions, related biblical points, the concept of the Domestic Church, key Christian values, and common real-life applications from the notes.

What is the Our Father (Lord’s Prayer) and where is it found?

The prayer Jesus taught His disciples; it appears in Matthew 6:9–13 (longer version) and Luke 11:2–4 (shorter version).

How many petitions are in the Our Father and what do they express?

Seven petitions expressing praise, trust, and requests for God’s guidance and help.

Holy be Your Name

We honor and respect God’s name in thought, word, and action and avoid using God’s name in vain.

Your Kingdom Come

We work to bring God’s reign of love, justice, and peace into the world today, not just in heaven.

Your Will Be Done on Earth as in Heaven

We trust and obey God’s plan for us, even when it’s hard.

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

We depend on God for physical needs (food, shelter) and spiritual nourishment (the Eucharist, God’s Word).

Forgive Us Our Trespasses as We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us

We ask for God’s mercy and commit to forgiving others.

Lead Us Not into Temptation

We ask God to protect us from situations that may cause us to sin and give us strength to choose what is right.

Deliver Us from Evil

We ask God to keep us safe from the devil, harm, and all forms of evil.

Which Gospel records the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to pray?

Luke.

Which Gospel contains the longer version of the Our Father?

Matthew.

What are the characteristics of God’s Kingdom as described in the notes?

Peace, justice, service, and love—never revenge.

What is the Domestic Church?

The family—the smallest unit of the Church where faith is taught and lived.

Trespasses

Sins, wrongdoings, or offenses against God and others.

Temptation

A situation or desire that could lead us to sin.

Reverence (Christian Value from the Our Father)

Respecting God’s name and holiness.

Dependence on God (Christian Value from the Our Father)

Trusting Him for all needs.

Forgiveness (Christian Value from the Our Father)

Letting go of grudges as God forgives us.

Service & Justice (Christian Value from the Our Father)

Working for the good of others.

Spiritual Strength (Christian Value from the Our Father)

Resisting temptation with God’s help.

Using God’s name in vain — which petition applies and how should we respond?

Holy be Your Name; respond by correcting gently and speaking of God with respect.

Common Situation — Community conflict — which petition guides our response?

Your Kingdom Come; respond by promoting peace and reconciliation.

Common Situation — Helping the poor — which petition guides our response?

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread; respond by offering immediate aid and long-term support (education, livelihood).