One day in a place where Jesus had just finished praying, one of His disciples requested, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
It is uncertain whether this form was once only or twice delivered by Christ to his disciples. “Il est incertain si Christ a enseigne ceste formule de prier a ses disciples une fois seulement, ou bien par deux diverses fois.” — “It is uncertain if Christ taught this form of prayer to his disciples once only, or rather at two separate times.” Some think that...
Prayer is one of the great laws of natural religion. That man is a brute, is a monster, that never prays, that never gives glory to his Maker, nor feels his favour, nor owns his dependence upon him. One great design therefore of Christianity is to assist us in prayer, to enforce the duty upon us, to instruct us in it, and encourage us to expect advantage by it.
Commenting on Luke 11:1-13
Verse 1. As he was praying. Luke has taken notice of our Saviour's praying often. Thus, at his baptism ; in the wilderness (); before the appointment of the apostles, he continued all night in prayer (); he was alone praying (); his transfiguration also took place when he went up to pray . Teach us to Pray.