1.       What do you understand the purpose of Jesus in this prayer?

2.       What is the significance of the word “our” in verse 9?

3.       Compare your thoughts of shepherd and father.

4.       How do you conceptualize the reality expressed by  “art in heaven”?

5.       What is your understanding of “name” as used by Jesus in verse 9?

6.       How can God’s name be “hallowed”?

7.       How would explain a king’s kingdom?  Therefore, what is God’s “kingdom”?

8.       What is the attitude expressed in verse 11 and how does that relate to an overfed culture?

9.       Is Jesus suggesting that we earn our forgiveness by our forgiving?  Explain your answer.

10.   Why do you believe Jesus suggests that we petition to be kept from temptation rather than from sin?

N.B.  Please note that the doxology habitually offered in the protestant version of this prayer is not found in the oldest manuscripts.