An Invitation to Pray  

An Invitation to Dependence 

Matthew 6:11–13 

October 25, 2026 

Dr. Brad Hoffmann, pastor 

Matthew 6:11-13 ESV: Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

“Give us this day our daily bread.” 

Trust God for today. 

“Forgive us our debts…” 

Trust God with yesterday. 

How do I know that I am forgiven? 

God’s dependable nature (Psalm 86:5; 1 John 1:9) 

The finished work of Christ (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 2:13-14; Romans 8:1) 

Relationally (Romans 5:1; Psalm 32:5) 

“…as we also have forgiven our debtors.” 

Trust God with your relationships. 

“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” 

Trust God with tomorrow.