The Lord's Prayer: The Nearness and Farness of God

Summary

The sermon explores the Lord's Prayer within Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, contrasting the righteousness of the kingdom with the religious practices of the day. It highlights that true discipleship requires a righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees. The takeaway is that Jesus calls for a deeper, more comprehensive ethic that permeates all aspects of life, including acts of devotion.