Title: Teaching the Next Generation
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Matthew 6:9–13
Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. (ESV)
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In his sermon “Teaching the Next Generation,” Jon Farra emphasizes the church’s duty to model and teach God’s truth, particularly through the Lord’s Prayer, as a foundational guide. Farra explores how this prayer outlines key aspects of our relationship with God: He is our Father who loves us, our holy King whose will is supreme, our Provider who meets our needs, our Redeemer who forgives us, and our Protector who guards us from evil.
Drawing on passages like Psalm 145, Matthew 6, and 1 Thessalonians 5, Farra highlights that we are called to actively pass down these truths to the next generation by embodying prayer, gratitude, forgiveness, and holiness. He challenges the congregation to prioritize these God-given responsibilities over fleeting cultural trends, ensuring that children and youth grow up seeing genuine faith in action. Farra concludes that as we engage in this work, we align ourselves with God’s will, shaping future generations who value the eternal truths of the kingdom of God.
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