Jesus does not first teach us to say, “Our Judge,” “Our Boss,” or “Our Distant King.” He teaches us to pray, “Our Father.”

1.Beginning with Father

God is Father to all who receive Christ and believe in His name.

2.Children of God

When we pray “Our Father,” we remember that we are united, not isolated. Shared, not individualistic. Family, not consumers.

3.Not My Father, but Our Father

Because of this, the word “Father” can bring comfort for some people and pain for others. Jesus meets us honestly in that place.

4.Healing Our Image of Father

The father in the story runs to the son while he is still far off. He embraces him before the son can finish his speech. He clothes him, restores him, and celebrates his return.

5.The Father Who Runs Toward Us

We are not sent to earn love. We are sent from love.

6.Sent from Love

Trust does not mean life is easy. It means we believe the Father is good, faithful, and present even when we do not understand everything.

7.Resting, Trusting, and Obeying

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