Q.100. What doth the preface of the Lord’s prayer teach us?

A. The preface of the Lord’s prayer (which is, Our Father which art in heaven[t]) teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father, able and ready to help us;[v] and that we should pray with and for others.[w]

[t] Matt. 6:9.

[v] Rom. 8:15. Luke 11:13.

[w] Acts 12:5. 1 Tim. 2:1,2.

We are here taught,

1. That the preface to the Lord’s Prayer is, “Our Father which art in heaven.”

2. That in prayer we must approach God with holy reverence.

3. That in prayer we must approach God with holy confidence.

4. That in prayer we must approach God as our Father.

5. That in prayer we must approach God as being able to help us.

6. That in prayer we must approach God as being willing to help us.

7. That we must join with others in prayer.

8. That we must pray for others.