It's an interesting study, to see how they line up, side by side.
Solomon – 1 King’s 8:23-53
Jesus – Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4
It was also interesting to me how Solomon surrounded the prayer, in his addresses to the people before and afterward. Sort of a little model for corporate prayer:
BEFORE:
- Declaration of God's prior works; 1Ki 8:14-16
- Reminder of God's promise; 1Ki 8:17-19
- Assurance of personal place in the promise; 1Ki 8:20-21
- Turning eyes toward God; 1Ki 8:22
AFTER:
- Turning eyes toward the people of God; 1Ki 8:54-55
- Reminder of God's promise; 1Ki 8:56
- Blessing the people of God; 1Ki 8:57-60
- Reminder of personal responsibility in fulfillment of the promise; 1Ki 8:61
- Sacrifice; 1Ki 8:62
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