The Lord's Prayer: Matthew 6 and Luke 11 for the Life of the Church - A Biblical Commentary & Exposition (Touchstone Texts) by William Wright

This book offers an exposition of the Lord's Prayer, demonstrating how this classic and beloved text can speak afresh to the life of the church today.

From the beginning of Christianity, the Lord's Prayer has occupied a central place in the lives of Jesus's disciples, for it is the prayer Jesus himself taught them. Like other biblical prayers, the Lord's Prayer contains words that people offer to God. But since this prayer is from Jesus and is part of Scripture, it is also God's Word to people. When we say this prayer, not only are we speaking to God, but God is also speaking to us.

Highly regarded New Testament scholar William Wright explores how this timeless text can continue to inspire and guide the church today. He integrates critical exegesis, theological exposition, and Christian spirituality to illuminate the theological substance of the Lord's Prayer. His goal is to help readers come to know and love God and others more deeply through a focused study of this essential Christian prayer.

Part of the Touchstone Texts series, this book makes high-quality biblical scholarship accessible to the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman from Duke Divinity School.