Jesus Prayer and The Lord's Prayer

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What is the central focus of the first three petitions in the Lord's Prayer?

Trinity

Human needs

God (correct)

Fulfillment of Scriptures

What is the significance of the Lord's Prayer being described as Trinitarian?

It links the prayer to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (correct)

It underlines the liturgical roots of the prayer

It emphasizes the importance of human needs

It highlights the fulfillment of Scriptures

According to the CFC, what is the Lord's Prayer considered to be at the 'center of'?

Church liturgy

Scriptures (correct)

Sacraments

Human concerns

What aspect of the Lord's Prayer makes it unique compared to other prayers?

Its order of desired things Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the Lord's Prayer said to be deeply rooted according to the text?

Early Church liturgy Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the Lord's Prayer and the things it teaches us to ask for?

"Rightly desired" things should be asked for in sequence Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the occasions when Jesus prayed?

Before the Last Supper Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prayer according to the passage?

To open one's heart and soul in conversation with God Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Lord's Prayer?

A prayer Jesus taught his disciples Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which statement about the Lord's Prayer is true?

It has a longer form in Matthew and a shorter form in Luke Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the line 'Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven' in the Lord's Prayer?

It asks for God's will to be done everywhere Signup and view all the answers

According to the Lutheran theologian Harold Buls, what is the likely origin of the two versions of the Lord's Prayer?

Both were original, spoken by Jesus at different times Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, why do we beg God for mercy?

Because we acknowledge our own unworthiness Signup and view all the answers

What does true forgiveness involve, according to the passage?

Releasing the offender from all obligation Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word translated as 'lead' in the Lord's Prayer refer to?

Both b and c Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symbolic meaning of 'bread' in the Lord's Prayer?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'evil' in the Lord's Prayer refer to?

Satan himself Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for the earth to bear fruit?

Sunlight and rain from above Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the nature of temptation?

It is an enticement of the devil Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the petition for 'daily bread' and the Eucharist?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

How does Jesus reveal himself in prayer, according to the passage?

As a Son in an intimate relationship with the Father Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between forgiving others and asking God for forgiveness?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'Give us this day our daily bread' being made 'with the Son, around his earthly table, the altar'?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'the Bread of Life' in the context of the Lord's Prayer?

It refers to all of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the most important thing for St. Gregory of Nyssa?

That God's name be glorified in his life Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic ideas that Jesus exemplified in the petition 'Hallowed Be Thy Name'?

The Father glorifies His own Name and He does this through Christ and His disciples Signup and view all the answers

What is the two-fold dimension of God's holiness according to the passage?

God's being, His "total Otherness" and the ethical dimension wherein He is "shown holy by His justice" Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does the petition 'Thy Kingdom Come' refer to?

The coming of God's kingdom at the end of time and our working towards it today by living our lives as He wishes Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how do we achieve our ultimate destiny, God Himself?

By sharing in God's "Holy Being" through a life of grace Signup and view all the answers