TWL - Teach us to Pray - S7E6
From Skycrest Community Church by Skycrest Community Church
April 16, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 431
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of prayer and understanding God's will, focusing on redemption as central to that will.
Teach Us to Pray: Understanding God's Will In this episode of "Truth Worth Living," we delve into the profound topic of prayer, specifically focusing on understanding and aligning with God's will. The sermon explores the concept of redemption as central to God's will, drawing from biblical narratives and teachings of Jesus. Key Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Pastor Chris begins by reflecting on the questions he frequently receives about God's will. He explains that while many are concerned with how God's will impacts their personal lives, Jesus' teaching on prayer shifts the focus to God's kingdom. In the Lord's Prayer, we are taught to pray, "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." This prayer is not about making our lives easier but about aligning with God's redemptive plan for the world. Understanding Redemption The sermon emphasizes that redemption is at the heart of God's will. Redemption is broadly defined as the transformation of something negative into a positive, akin to "making lemonade out of lemons." More specifically, it is about liberation from bondage or suffering. This concept is vividly illustrated in Luke 4:18-19, where Jesus reads from…
People in this episode
Host: Pastor Chris
Topics covered
- prayer
- God's will
- redemption
- biblical narratives
- Jesus' teachings
- transformation
- liberation
Keywords
- prayer
- God's will
- redemption
- Luke 4:18-19
- Lord's Prayer
- Joseph
- transformation
- Christian teachings
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Truth Worth Living, Lord's Prayer, Isaiah, Luke
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