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Luke 11:1-13

• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • "Divine Father and Mother," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • The Qaddish. At (Rutgers University Dept of Religion) Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus companion to the historical study of Christian texts.
  • "Ask, Seek, Knock," "Forgiveness for Forgiveness," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • III.XIV.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapters I - IX, Chapter X, On Prayer,  Tertullian (c. 199)
  • VII.13, VIII.1, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Exegetical Fragments, (Scroll down to CHAP. 11. 7.) Hippolytus (c 210).
  • IV.26, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • Chapter II, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
  • Epistle VII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
  • On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
  • Commentary on the Petitions in the Lord's Prayer, from Martin Luther's Large Catechism.
  • "The Lord's Prayer," from Luther's "Small Catechism."
  • Commentary on a Harmony of the Evangelists, John Calvin, 1558:
    • Matthew 6:9-13/Luke 11:1-4
    • Matthew 7:7-11/Luke 11:5-13
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "We must pray with faith."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
    • "Lord, teach me what it is to pray; Lord, stir up and quicken me to the duty; Lord, direct me what to pray for; teach me what I should say."
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
    • "The Jewish masters used to give their followers some short form of prayer, as a peculiar badge of their relation to them. This it is probable John the Baptist had done. And in this sense it seems to be that the disciples now asked Jesus, to teach them to pray."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "Luke says instead of good things (Matthew) that the Father will give the Holy Spirit, the best possible gift."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 9, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "God is like the mum or dad who really cares (and confronts us with reality), who is holy and makes you feel holy. So prayer is an activity of intimacy and awe and thus a model for all relationships; it is the language of the kingdom. It brings the gift of the Spirit."
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by William H. Willimon, 2007.
    • "Prayer is one of the few things that the disciples asked Jesus to teach them, and he graciously responded."
  • Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "First of all, we need to admit that prayer is not "putting coins in a vending machine." It is not putting our prayer in the right slot, pushing the right button, and waiting for the vending machine God to spit out exactly what we want. God is not a vending machine."
  • The Lord's Prayer, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • "Teach Us To Pray," Todd Weir, bloomingcactus, 2010.
    • "Buddhist prayer taught me the importance of acceptance.  Acceptance is the ability to see things as they are and deal with the truth.  If I can?t accept the truth about myself, the world or a given situation and the imperfectability of all the above, then no real change is possible."
  • "Laughing through the Prayers: Luke 11:1-13," Patrick J. Willson, Lectionary Homiletics, 2010.
    • "To people who want to take prayer seriously, Jesus tells an outrageous story suggesting that to take prayer seriously may be not to take prayer so seriously."
  • "Shameless," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
    • "If you're going to preach on the gospel reading from Luke this Sunday, I have some advice for you: clear some time on your schedule for additional pastoral counseling in the coming weeks."
  • Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, Luke 11:1-13, David Ewart, 2010.
    • "Up till this point who has said anything about asking for the Holy Spirit? Up till now, it's all been about bread and forgiveness and not being tested and asking and seeking and knocking. But now all of a sudden it's about the Holy Spirit. What are we to make of this?"
  • "Bugging God, Irritated Christ," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2010.
    • "Is the Lord?s Prayer a compromise for the Disciples who value recitation and repetition over relationship with the living God through the Holy Spirit?"
  • "Our Daily (Zucchini) Bread," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
    • "When we ask God to give us each day our daily bread, the word 'our' is more than just a filler."
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
    • "The stunning conclusion is that the disciples' future is now tied to that of Jesus himself.  As Jesus received the Holy Spirit (3:21-22), so will his followers."
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 12C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
    • "As Jesus teaches us to pray, with our lives as well as our lips, we are invited to see the world as Jesus sees -- the world's wounds as opportunity for healing and reconciliation, the world's needs as opportunity to experience God's generosity afresh by participating in its expression toward the poor, a account of deserving as a measure of just how much God's love exceeds such reckoning."
  • "On God's Case," Stephanie Frey, The Christian Century, 2004.
    • "It is God?s Holy Spirit who breathes into us, just as a thin green hose carries oxygen into the nostrils of people who need it in order to sustain life. The Holy Spirit gives us the words, the desire and the persistence to speak with God and make known our needs."
  • Bread and Debt, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary 2.
    • "This is not misty-eyed, romantic, 'spirituality.'  Jesus?s prayer suggests a non-violent alternative to oppression under the Roman empire."
  • "Learning to Pray," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus articles: "Learning to Pray," "Lord, Teach Us To Pray," "Exploring the Forms of Prayer."
  • Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 17, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
    • "How does thinking about Jesus in His prayer - its joys and its pains help you with your prayer?"
  • "Jesus' Teaching on Prayer," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
    • "How does this passage answer the problem of unanswered prayer?"
  • "Teach Us To Pray," Expository Essay, Luke 11:1-13, Dr. William R. Long. Part 2. Part 3.
    • "Prayer is the means Jesus used to open himself to God, to anchor himself to his Father and to work the earth of his heart."
  • "Our Father: the Prayer of Relationship," Fr. Gerry Pierse, C.Ss.R., from Sundays Into Silence: Reflections on the Sunday Gospels in the Light of Christian Meditation. Claretian Publications.
    • "St. Teresa of Avila said that meditation on the Our Father alone could bring us into the deepest prayer and union with God. One could spend a lifetime reflecting on it and then savoring its richness in silence."
  • "The Prayer of Impertinence," poetry based on Luke 11:7, by Kilian McDonnell, National Catholic Reporter, 2002.
  • The Our Father/Lord's Prayer in 31 languages plus 290 other languages/dialects.
  • "Pray This Way: A Study of the Lord's Prayer," by Mark G. Vitalis Hoffmann. Includes links to study and worship materials on the Lord's Prayer.
  • The Lord's Prayer sung in Syrian-Aramaic - YouTube.
  • The Lords Prayer by Jack Kilmon. Extended treatment of Aramaic/language and textual issues.
• Articles & Background:
  • "Lord's Prayer," "The Friend at Night," wikipedia.
  • "Matthew 6:9-13//Luke 11:2-4: An Eschatological Prayer?" Jeffrey B. Gibson, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2001.
    • "This article argues that in the eyes of Matthew and Luke the so-called Lord's Prayer reflects a perception of Jesus that his disciples are in grave danger of becoming members of "this generation," that is, those among Jesus' co-religionists who reject what Jesus shows is God's will for Israel. Its focus and concern is that the disciples invoke God's protection against engaging in this apostasy."
  • "Meals, Food and Tablefellowship." Jerome H. Neyrey, in The Social Sciences and New Testament Interpretation, 159-82. R. L. Rohrbaugh, ed. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1996.
    • "How can readers understand the particular ceremony of meals and table fellowship? Why are meals so important as symbols of broader social relationships? How can we peer below the surface and grasp the social dynamics encoded in meals and commensality, what anthropologists call "the language of meals"?"
  • "Exploring a Life of Prayer," Jane E. Vennard, Iliff School of Theology. At Religion OnLine.
    • "If we try to figure out who God is before we pray, we may never pray. Similarly, if we wait to pray until we have the right words, until we build our self-esteem, until we overcome our fear of vulnerability, we may never pray."
  • "Learning to Pray," an interview with Roberta C. Biondi. By John C. Purdy at Religion OnLine.
    • "Another thing about friends is that they speak their minds to each other. When friends don't tell each other what they have on their minds, it destroys the friendship. This is another grounds for intercessory prayer. It doesn't matter that God already knows everything."
  • "On Providence and Prayer," Jack A. Keller. At Religion OnLine.
    • "...the reality of innocent suffering has made sensitive people suspicious of this formulation of the doctrine of providence and the corresponding view of prayer."
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
  • van Bruggen, Jacob, "The Lord's Prayer and Textual Criticism," Calvin Theological Journal, 1982.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Bandstra, Andrew J., "The Original Form of the Lord's Prayer," Calvin Theological Journal, 1981.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Binau, Brad A., "'Holding On' and 'Letting Go': the Dynamics of Forgiveness," Word & World, 2007. (See Word & World 27.1 Forgiveness)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Brown, Ramond E., S.S., "The Pater Noster as an Eschatological Prayer," Theological Studies, 1961.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Burghardt, Walter J., SJ, "Without Contemplation, the People Perish," The Living Pulpit, 1993.
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  • Byargeon, Rick W., "Echoes of Wisdom in the Lord's Prayer," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1998.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Curkpatrick, Stephen, "Parable Metonymy and Luke's Kerygmatic Framing," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2003.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Frey, Stephanie, "On God's Case," The Christian Century, 2004.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Harrisville, Roy A., "God's Mercy -- Tested, Promised, Done! An Exposition of Genesis 18:20-32; Luke 11:1-13; Colossians 2:6-15," Interpretation, 1977.
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  • Hinson, E. Glenn, "Persistence in Prayer in Luke-Acts," Review & Expositor, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Jacobson, Karl N., "A Word in Season: Preaching the Lord's Prayer," Word & World, 2002.
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  • Johnson, Alan F., "Assurance for Man: The Fallacy of Translating ANADIDEIA by 'Persistence' in Luke 11:5-8," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1979.
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  • Keller, Jack A., "On Providence and Prayer," The Christian Century, 1987.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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  • Leaney, Robert, "The Lucan Text of the Lord's Prayer," Novum Testamentum, 1956.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
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  • North, J. Lionel, "Praying for a Good Spirit: Text, Context and Meaning of Luke 11.13," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2005.
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  • Roth, S. John, "Jesus the Pray-er," Currents in Theology and Mission, 2006.
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  • Snodgrass, Klyne, "ANAIDEIA and the Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:8)," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1997.
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  • Stortz, Martha E., "The Practice of Forgiveness: Disciples as Forgiven Forgivers," Word & World, 2007. (See Word & World 27.1 Forgiveness)
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  • Strome, Joy Douglas, "Prayer Power," The Christian Century, 2007.
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  • Waetjen, Herman C., "The Subversion of 'World' by the Parable of the Friend at Midnight," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2001.
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  • Wakefield, Andrew H., "What Happens When We Pray?" Review & Expositor, 2007.
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  • Wright, N.T., "Thy Kingdom Come: Living the Lord's Prayer," The Christian Century, 1997.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "Praying in a Certain Place," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Praying with Persistence," Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Dim Lamp, 2010.
  • "Fish and Eggs, Snakes and Scorpions," The Rev Dr Graham Walker, Jr, Day 1, 2010.
  • "How To Pray," Pentecost +9, 29 July 2007, Luke Bouman, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "Salvation in a Heartbeat," the Rev. Patti Davis, Day 1, 2006.
  • "I Wonder Why My Prayers Go Unanswered," the Rev. Charles Reeb, Day 1, 2005.
  • "To Whom Do We Pray?" the Rev. Dr. John Claypool, Day 1, 2004.
  • "Pushy in Prayer," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
  • "Contemplation in the Midst of Chaos," Sr. Joan Chittister, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2002.
  • "The On-Going Conversation," the Rev. Robert M. Holmes, Day 1, 2001.
  • "How to Pray through the Ceiling," John Jewell, 1998.
  • "A Shameless Path," the Rev. Dr. Jana Childers, Associate Professor of Homiletics and Speech-Communication at San Francisco Theological Seminary. 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1998.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily
    • Ordinary 18, 2010
    • Ordinary 17, 2007
    • Ordinary 17, 2004
    • Ordinary 17, 2001
• With Children:
  • "The Lord's Prayer," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
  • "AMEN," Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • "Lord, Teach Us How to Pray," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
  • "Just Do It!" children's sermon, coloring page. Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids.
  • "Forgive," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
  • Luke 11:1, memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories.
• Drama:
  • "Our Daily Bread," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
  • "My Prayers Are Not Working," Edgar Mayer, dramatix.
  • "The Lord's Prayer," Andy Lund, dramatix.
  • "Prayer Clinic," Andy Lund, dramatix.
  • "The Prayer Restaurant," Cliff Hunse, dramatix.
  • "I Need to Hear From You," Peter France, dramatix.
  • "I Know," Ryne Mimbs, dramatix.
  • "The Lord's Prayer," Matthew Pole, Christian Drama and Mime.
  • "Jesus the Man of Prayer," Michael English, Milton Parish Church Drama Resources.
• Worship Resources:
  • "The Lord's Prayer and Creation Care: A Litany of Confession," Bruce and Carolyn Winfrey, Limestone Presbyterian Church.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Luke 11:9, Luke 11:13, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:1-13 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Luke 11:1-4, Luke 11:1-4, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
  • Luke 11:1-13 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
• Hymns and Music:
  • When You Are Praying (Jesus? Teaching on Prayer), Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, NEW BRITAIN (CM 8.6.8.6) (Amazing Grace) or CRIMOND (CM 8.6.8.6) (The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want) with links to helpful books on the Lord?s Prayer.

  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.

  • "The Power of Prayer," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 11:1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 13. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Luke
• Find Worship Resources & Suggested Other Readings for use with this text:
  • Proper 12C/Ordinary 17C

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