Tag: Matthew 6:13

Do Not Bring Us Into Temptation

Published by AmyLu Riley on July 2, 2020

When Jesus taught his first disciples to pray to God the Father, his model prayer included this curious-sounding request: “And do not bring us into temptation” (Matthew 6:13 HCSB). The footnote reads, “or, do not cause us to come into.” What is that all about? Remember that “Jesus was led…

Rescue Us from the Evil One

Published by AmyLu Riley on April 24, 2020

“Rescue us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:13 NLT). This is no throwaway phrase in the Lord’s prayer. When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, he included it. And later, when Jesus prayed for all disciples, he prayed it again: “I’m not asking you to take them out of the…