The Lordâs Prayer is the most recited, most memorized, and most studied text in the Bible. This prayer of Jesus, found in two versions in Matthew and Luke, has been extolled for its simplicity and beauty, for its reflection of âreal life,â and for its vision of the consummated kingdom. It also contains several conundrums: what does it mean to âhallowâ the Fatherâs name? What relationship does our forgiveness of others have with Godâs forgiveness for us? If God does not tempt, why would we pray âLead us not into temptationâ? This commentary not only addresses these important questions but also offers insight into how the global church throughout generations has interacted with the Lordâs Prayer and has found in it inspiration and hope.
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