“Summer at St. Peter’s”
Pentecost 7 – The Lord’s Prayer
Lectionary, Pentecost 7
Commentary, Pentecost 7
The Gospel in July, 2025
These texts affirm that God listens, responds, and draws near to those who seek with faithful hearts. This is great assurance! In Genesis 18:20–32, Abraham persistently intercedes for Sodom, revealing God’s openness to dialogue and mercy after God was ready to strike them down. Psalm 138 responds with thanksgiving for God’s nearness affirming that God hears when we call. In Colossians 2:6–19, Paul proclaims that through Christ’s death and resurrection, believers are rooted in grace and set free from spiritual powers—making divine access not only possible but secure. Finally, Luke 11:1–13 reinforces this relationship through Jesus’ teaching on prayer: God is not distant but like a generous parent, ready to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask.
Focus on the Lord’s Prayer
Why Prayer is Important ?
Lord’s Prayer – Matthew and Luke
The Lord’s Prayer – from SSJE
5 Keys to the Lord’s Prayer, 2019 sermon
Lord’s Prayer in Luke, Chapter 11
The 6 Parts of the Lord’s Prayer
Butterflies in July
