Jump to the 6:50 mark to skip the banter. Why do we address God as Father, and how should this theological truth impact how we pray. and who w e pray for? Plus, Joe is back from the men’s retreat and he’s tuckered out.Baptist Catechism Q. 107Q. What doth the preface of the Lord’s prayer teach us?A. The preface of the Lord's prayer, which is Our Father which art in heaven⁠1⁠ teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father, able and ready to help us;⁠ and that we should pray with and for others.RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Last week we looked at the Greek word apherontes eis, which translated literally is “away from look toward.” And we shared how we must look away from certain things if our eyes are going to focus on Jesus Christ. This week Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James share specific things we must look away from.
First on the list is the temptation to long for the old life. This common refrain is found in the book of Exodus. The Israelites complain that life in Egypt was better than walking in the desert with God. The Christian can be tempted to look fondly upon life before Christ. We must fight this.
Second on the list are sins that perhaps were not very tempting at one time, but they are now. It will be impossible to run the race of life with Jesus if we hold on to sins such as greed or the idolization of people’s opinions.
The third item to look away from are the good things. Paul said he counted all things as rubbish. He was willing to let go of all he knew previously, all his “right” upbringing, in order to gain Christ. If we as individual Christians or careful churches take pride in our past relationship with God, we will not run today’s race well.

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