"Lord, Teach Us to Pray," Part One – Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done

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“Lord, Teach Us to Pray: Part One – Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done”
By Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min.

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This message begins a multi-part teaching series on prayer, focusing on Jesus' instruction to His disciples: “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Dr. Hudson emphasizes that what is often called “The Lord’s Prayer” is more accurately the “Disciples’ Prayer” or the “Model Prayer.” It teaches how to approach God in prayer with sincerity, humility, and purpose.

Key Points:

1. The Priority of Prayer 

• The disciples were drawn to the fervency and consistency of Jesus' prayer life. From this they asked, "Lord, teach us to pray."
• Jesus warned against hypocritical, public-only displays of prayer and encouraged believers to pray in secret—where God sees and rewards openly.
• Prayer is both relational and rewarding when practiced sincerely.

2. Understanding “Your Kingdom Come”

• The kingdom of God is not just a future destination—it’s a present reality that must be manifested in believers' lives.
• Kingdom means the King's domain—where God’s will is acknowledged and obeyed.
• Saying “Your will be done in earth” refers not only to the world but to our own lives (earthen vessels).

3. Six Types of Prayer (from Ephesians 6:18 and elsewhere):

Ephesians 6:18 Amplified “Pray at all times—on every occasion, in every season—in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people).”

• Supplication: Specific, detailed requests to God. Being clear in prayer allows for deeper trust and reception of God’s wisdom.
• Intercession: Standing in the gap for others, often with the help of the Holy Spirit who knows the will of God.
• Agreement: Unified prayer that requires prior alignment of understanding and wisdom before making requests together.
• Thanksgiving: Gratitude to God in all circumstances, as seen when Paul and Silas gave thanks even in prison.
• Dedication: Offering ourselves and others to God’s purposes. Example: Jesus’ and Stephen’s prayers of surrender.
• Prayer of Faith: A Spirit-enabled, unwavering trust in God that brings healing, deliverance, and resurrection power.

4. Immersion in the Kingdom

LUKE 17:21 Nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you. 

• Just like language immersion is necessary to learn fluency, kingdom immersion is required to truly live by God's will.
• This immersion makes the kingdom personal—not just a religious idea, but a lifestyle of obedience and transformation.
• True kingdom living demands submission of the will and shapes our desires, speech, and behavior.

5. Becoming the Kingdom

When the kingdom comes and you become kingdom:

 You can say “Lord, Your will be done, in earth (in me), as it is in heaven.”

• Saying “Your kingdom come” is not about waiting for something to arrive, but about becoming kingdom—letting God reign in our lives.
• When we are kingdom people, we can truly pray, “Your will be done in earth, in me, as it is in heaven.”

Conclusion & Next Steps

• Dr. Hudson encourages the congregation to prepare for a 40-day prayer focus beginning with the Prayer Summit on July 23.
• The journey into prayer and kingdom living must be intentional, immersive, and led by the Spirit—not just casual or intellectual.

Final Thought:

Prayer is not just a spiritual exercise but the gateway to kingdom living. When we truly learn to pray, we don’t just ask for things—we align ourselves with God’s will and become vessels for His purpose on the earth.