Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, Lord… I. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN THIS REQUEST? Clearly it implies — 1. A conviction of the propriety of prayer. 2. It implies a sense of their need of being taught. 3. It implies a sincere desire to learn. 4. It implies something of the true spirit or disposition of prayer already possessed. 5. The request implies a high opinion of the ability and grace of Christ. II. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE REQUEST WAS REGARDED. We may observe, in the general, it was answered. The disciples said, "Lord, teach us to pray." The Lord Jesus did teach them. 1. By convincing us more clearly of the necessity of prayer, 2. By giving us more impressive views of our wants. 3. By strengthening our faith in Divine promises. 4. By instructing us in the great utility of His own mediation. 5. By increasing our pleasure and delight in the duty. (T. Kidd.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. |
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