IX. “And do not lead us into temptation,”
A. “lead” - coincides with God as Shepherd.
1. As Shepherd He is good to lead us in paths that are right.
a) This is not in reference to temptation by God’s hand as we know that God will not tempt us. (James 1:3)
b) This is, however, a reference to fortitude through temptation and testing.
(1) As Shepherd He will protect us during trials and temptations (1 Cor.10:13; 2 Thess.3:3; Heb.13:6; Rom.8:31)
(2) As Shepherd He will equip us during trials and temptations (1 Cor.10:13; Jam.1:3-5)
2. As Shepherd He leads us for the sake of His name, for His reputation. (Pss.23:3; 25:11; 31:3; 106:8; Is. 43:25; 48:9; Ezek.36:22-32)
X. “But deliver us from the evil one.”
A. As we must be tried to ensure our humility and continued spiritual growth this petition serves as a direct claim of God’s character in spiritual warfare.
B. “Deliver” - expresses our inability to deliver ourselves from the power of the evil one. God is essential to our daily spiritual fortitude.
XI. “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
A. “Yours” - shift of focus; a return to praise of the “Father.”
B. “the kingdom and the power and the glory” - doxology; revisits each personal petition.
1. “the kingdom” - opening petition
2. “the power” - over our personal petitions (i.e. daily provision, forgiveness, temptation)
3. “the glory” - the overall petition; for the glory of His name.
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