The Our Father: A Short Course with Dr. Ben Akers
Session 2: The address to God Our Father who art in heaven and the 1st petition.
Episode 2 • 31m
This session will answer the question about what we mean when we address God as Father. Why do we need to mention that he is in heaven? We will also come to understand why we pray that God’s name would be holy.
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Session 4: The 4th petition, Give us ...
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Session 5: The 5th petition, And forg...
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