What does it really mean to pray? Not just recite words, but actually connect with the living God in a way that transforms how we see ourselves and the world around us? In Luke 11, we find one of the most profound teaching moments in all of scripture, where the disciples watch Jesus pray and then make a simple but deeply human request: teach us to do that. What follows is not just a template for words, but a complete reorientation of how we understand our relationship with God. We are invited to approach the God of the universe as Father, a title filled with intimacy, trust, and the expectation of care and provision. At the same time, we are reminded that this Father is holy and utterly unlike us, worthy of our deepest reverence. The Lord's Prayer holds both of these truths in tension, and that tension is where genuine faith is formed. As we explore this passage together, we are confronted with a question that cuts to the heart of our daily lives: do we actually live as though we are dependent on God, or do we only turn to him when everything else has failed?
27 Sept 2026
Romans: Week 30
What if a list of names held the secret to understanding what it truly means to be the body of Christ? In Romans 16, we encounter exactly that. Paul closes his great letter not with a theological argument but with something deeply personal: a roll call of men and women who gave everything for the cause of the gospel. From Phoebe, a woman of means who used her resources to serve others, to Priscilla and Aquila, who risked their very lives, to Rufus, whose mother became like a mother to Paul himself, each name tells a story of sacrifice, belonging, and love. This passage reminds us that the Christian life is not lived in isolation. It is woven together through relationships, shared suffering, and mutual encouragement. As we reflect on these names, we are invited to ask ourselves: who are the people in our own lives who have carried the gospel forward alongside us, and how well do we honor and celebrate them?
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