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The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down: The Lord's Prayer as a Manifesto for Revolution
“Our Father, who art in heaven….” The opening words of the Lord’s Prayer have become so familiar that we often speak them without a thought, sometimes without any awareness that we are speaking at all. But to the disciples who first heard these words from Jesus, the prayer was a thunderbolt, a radical new way to pray that changed them and the course of history. Far from a safe series of comforting words, the Lord’s Prayer makes extraordinary claims, topples every earthly power, and announces God’s reign over all things in heaven and on earth. In this groundbreaking new book, R. Albert Mohler Jr. recaptures the urgency and transformational nature of the prayer, revealing once again its remarkable, world-upending power. Step by step, phrase by phrase, The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down explains what these words mean and how we are to pray them. The Lord’s Prayer is the most powerful prayer in the Bible, taught by Jesus to those closest to him. We desperately need to relearn its power and practice. The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down shows us how.
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Published January 29, 2019
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R. Albert Mohler Jr.
113 books413 followersDr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. serves as president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world.
Dr. Mohler has been recognized by such influential publications as Time and Christianity Today as a leader among American evangelicals. In fact, Time.com called him the “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.S.”
In addition to his presidential duties, Dr. Mohler hosts two programs: “The Briefing,” a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview; and “Thinking in Public,” a series of conversations with the day’s leading thinkers. He also writes a popular blog and a regular commentary on moral, cultural and theological issues. All of these can be accessed through Dr. Mohler’s website, www.AlbertMohler.com. Called “an articulate voice for conservative Christianity at large” by The Chicago Tribune, Dr. Mohler’s mission is to address contemporary issues from a consistent and explicit Christian worldview.
Dr. Mohler has been recognized by such influential publications as Time and Christianity Today as a leader among American evangelicals. In fact, Time.com called him the “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.S.”
In addition to his presidential duties, Dr. Mohler hosts two programs: “The Briefing,” a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview; and “Thinking in Public,” a series of conversations with the day’s leading thinkers. He also writes a popular blog and a regular commentary on moral, cultural and theological issues. All of these can be accessed through Dr. Mohler’s website, www.AlbertMohler.com. Called “an articulate voice for conservative Christianity at large” by The Chicago Tribune, Dr. Mohler’s mission is to address contemporary issues from a consistent and explicit Christian worldview.
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March 8, 2023
This book is a line-by-line analysis of the Lord’s Prayer.
Not so bad, but it didn’t surprise me or bring anything new to the table.
Not so bad, but it didn’t surprise me or bring anything new to the table.
April 26, 2018
Prayer is not something that comes naturally to me. I constantly struggle to fit in dedicated time for prayer, and then once I have it, I struggle to make my prayer time really meaningful. Any time I have a chance to read a book on prayer that I think will be actually helpful, I snag it.
The Prayer That Turns The World Upside Down by R. Albert Mohler Jr. is a book that focuses on the Lord's prayer, and specifically why this prayer was so radical in Jesus's time (and now as well!). Mohler takes each line of Jesus's prayer in Matthew, and explains it in detail, including the theological truths that Jesus was communicating through each line. I honestly never thought about the actual theology communicated through the Lord's prayer, even though I've had it memorized since I was a child.
I found this book not only fascinating, but also very practical when it comes to figuring out WHAT to pray. So often I get stuck in praying about things that feel trivial, and then not really knowing what else to say. The Lord's prayer is a wonderful basis for directing us to the things we truly should be praying for, and this book really inspires you to actually spend time praying about the things that Jesus actually told the disciples we should be praying for! After each chapter I found myself closing my eyes and taking a minute to apply what I was learning.
This is a book that I'll refer back to again and again - I already have so many passages highlighted that I want to go back to now that I've read the whole thing! Highly, highly recommend if you find yourself stagnating in your prayer life. I think it will inspire you to focus your prayers on things that will last, obeying Jesus's example and honoring God in the process.
Note: I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher in exchange for a review. This is my honest opinion.
The Prayer That Turns The World Upside Down by R. Albert Mohler Jr. is a book that focuses on the Lord's prayer, and specifically why this prayer was so radical in Jesus's time (and now as well!). Mohler takes each line of Jesus's prayer in Matthew, and explains it in detail, including the theological truths that Jesus was communicating through each line. I honestly never thought about the actual theology communicated through the Lord's prayer, even though I've had it memorized since I was a child.
I found this book not only fascinating, but also very practical when it comes to figuring out WHAT to pray. So often I get stuck in praying about things that feel trivial, and then not really knowing what else to say. The Lord's prayer is a wonderful basis for directing us to the things we truly should be praying for, and this book really inspires you to actually spend time praying about the things that Jesus actually told the disciples we should be praying for! After each chapter I found myself closing my eyes and taking a minute to apply what I was learning.
This is a book that I'll refer back to again and again - I already have so many passages highlighted that I want to go back to now that I've read the whole thing! Highly, highly recommend if you find yourself stagnating in your prayer life. I think it will inspire you to focus your prayers on things that will last, obeying Jesus's example and honoring God in the process.
Note: I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher in exchange for a review. This is my honest opinion.
January 8, 2019
Ok, wow. This book is awesome! I didn’t plan it this way but this was such an awesome book to read at the beginning of the year to help frame and sharpen my prayer life. I ended up reading this with my Bible open to Matthew 5 and took so many notes there to remember the important ways Dr. Mohler exposits the text. Loved this book!
May 19, 2020
I received this book at the 2018 T4G Conference and never took the time to sit down and read it. This morning, I sat down and read this little book on the Lord's Prayer and was quite encouraged. This is really well done.
June 2, 2024
This book felt like an in-depth Bible study of the Lord's Prayer. For the first time, I feel like the title of the book didn't really encapsulate the overall message - Mohler came back a few times to the point that the Lord's Prayer is revolutionary, but it didn't feel central. Rather, he wrote of the theological implications of this prayer - that we pray to a transcendent God whose glory is seen in heaven and on earth, who provides for all our spiritual and physical needs, who is strong enough to deliver us from the evil one. This book stirred my delight for the Lord's Prayer and made me realize that I think every believer should regularly read books on prayer to awaken our easily-wearisome hearts to commune with our generous Father.
February 9, 2018
While this short book's title sounds dramatic and a little self-improvement-ish, another Prayer of Jabez, this absolutely is not!
In this book, Mohler goes phrase by phrase through the Lord's Prayer, explaining concepts like God's hallowed name, the Kingdom, and God's will using Scripture. But as a popular social commentator, Mohler skillfully contrasts each phrase and petition of the prayer with the state of our current culture, showing that this prayer is indeed radical and still relevant to our times. As I read this book, the Lord's prayer became less of a rote passage I recited as a kid and more like a Gospel message, a cry for God's justice and power to be shown, and a declaration of radical faith in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity.
No, your life won't magically become better and more prosperous by reciting the Lord's Prayer. Rather, it should make you want to humbly fall to your knees in worship and awe of God's glory and pray that His will be done.
In this book, Mohler goes phrase by phrase through the Lord's Prayer, explaining concepts like God's hallowed name, the Kingdom, and God's will using Scripture. But as a popular social commentator, Mohler skillfully contrasts each phrase and petition of the prayer with the state of our current culture, showing that this prayer is indeed radical and still relevant to our times. As I read this book, the Lord's prayer became less of a rote passage I recited as a kid and more like a Gospel message, a cry for God's justice and power to be shown, and a declaration of radical faith in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity.
No, your life won't magically become better and more prosperous by reciting the Lord's Prayer. Rather, it should make you want to humbly fall to your knees in worship and awe of God's glory and pray that His will be done.
December 26, 2020
Most people who grew up in church are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, but it has become rote and devoid of meaning. Mohler takes great care to explain, clearly and concisely, what exactly we are praying as we pray each part of this prayer. Throughout the prayer, we destroy any semblance of our own selfish kingdom or autonomy, bowing to the will and glorious rule of our Father. Prayer has diminished in our society as people have become more self-reliant (I speak from personal experience). This prayer IS a revolutionary manifesto because it places our reliance in its proper source. I highly recommend this book.
November 11, 2022
J’ai lu l’édition française: Savons-nous comment prier?
Le Notre Père est la prière la plus connue et la plus répétée au monde. Cependant après la lecture d'«Une Prière Révolutionnaire» d’Albert Mohler nous réalisons que nous ne savons pas ce que nous prions et demandons. Albert Mohler démontre que c’est réellement une prière révolutionnaire en exposant chacune de ces parties dans le contexte du Sermon sur la Montagne et du ministère du Seigneur Jésus qui l’a enseigné à ces disciples qui voulaient connaitre comment prié. Chaque paragraphe de cet exposé est une mine d’enseignement qui instruit nos esprits et engage nos cœurs. Vous ne saurez pas vraiment ce que signifie ce court enseignement du Seigneur sur la prière tant que vous n’aurez pas lu ce livre. Après sa lecture, vous ne prierez plus de la même manière.
Le Notre Père est la prière la plus connue et la plus répétée au monde. Cependant après la lecture d'«Une Prière Révolutionnaire» d’Albert Mohler nous réalisons que nous ne savons pas ce que nous prions et demandons. Albert Mohler démontre que c’est réellement une prière révolutionnaire en exposant chacune de ces parties dans le contexte du Sermon sur la Montagne et du ministère du Seigneur Jésus qui l’a enseigné à ces disciples qui voulaient connaitre comment prié. Chaque paragraphe de cet exposé est une mine d’enseignement qui instruit nos esprits et engage nos cœurs. Vous ne saurez pas vraiment ce que signifie ce court enseignement du Seigneur sur la prière tant que vous n’aurez pas lu ce livre. Après sa lecture, vous ne prierez plus de la même manière.
February 22, 2021
Super short but packed with truth! Mohler is down to earth and practical in his descriptions and inspiring with his insights. So far, if I had to pick one book on how to pray, this would be it!
April 25, 2021
A short and powerful book that takes one of the most central prayers of the Christian faith and analyzes it word by word. I never took the time to appreciate the radical nature of the prayer and how defining it is to the Christian faith on a deep level. I learned a number of things about the short prayer that I had simply taken for granted, such as why it intentionally lacks any mention of "I" or "me" and how each verse is rooted in the Gospels. Further analysis is provided in a line-by-line fashion, and it is worthy of a read for anyone who, like myself, glosses over the Lord's Prayer and has a tendency to not appreciate the incredible richness of the words.
February 8, 2018
Great Book
This book brought a new life and reverence to. Prayer that we have resorted to just saying the words. It brings theology, conviction and understanding to the prayer that turns the world upside down. AMEN!
This book brought a new life and reverence to. Prayer that we have resorted to just saying the words. It brings theology, conviction and understanding to the prayer that turns the world upside down. AMEN!
February 1, 2018
Americans understand the idea of revolution. It is a part of our collective DNA. However, many Americans stop short when spiritual revolution comes into view. Albert Mohler argues in his latest book that such a revolution will come when we pray the Lord’s Prayer: “This short prayer turns the world upside down. Principalities and powers hear their fall. Dictators are told their time is up. Might will indeed be made right, and truth and justice will prevail. The kingdoms of this world will all pass, giving way to the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ.”
The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down presents the Lord’s Prayer in a systematic and thoughtful way that encourages, challenges, and even provokes readers. “Praying,” writes Mohler, “forces us to articulate our doctrines, convictions, and theological assumptions. These aspects of our Christian life come to a unique focus in prayer because when we speak to God we are explicitly revealing who we believe he is, who we believe we are, what his disposition is toward us, and why he has that disposition.” So in some respects, prayer is the great leveler. It uncovers what is truly important to us.
Dr. Mohler carefully unpacks each line of the Lord’s Prayer, explaining the intent of the prayer and calling believers to pray obediently and with God-centered resolve. The author reemphasizes, “Every word we utter in prayer, every idea, and concept that we form as we pray, and every emotion that flows out of our heart is a reflection of what we believe about God and about the gospel of Christ.”
The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down is another gem from the pen of Albert Mohler. It is a short read that packs a punch. Readers will enjoy Mohler’s witty writing style. But more importantly, they will be educated and encouraged to learn the essence of the Lord’s Prayer in clear and unambiguous language. Pride is confronted and individualism is toppled in this little book. Indeed, as the author writes, “Man’s pride has no place before the throne of God.” And God is exalted as the coming of his kingdom is explored, forgiveness extended, and the people of God are delivered from the powers of an ungodly age.
The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down presents the Lord’s Prayer in a systematic and thoughtful way that encourages, challenges, and even provokes readers. “Praying,” writes Mohler, “forces us to articulate our doctrines, convictions, and theological assumptions. These aspects of our Christian life come to a unique focus in prayer because when we speak to God we are explicitly revealing who we believe he is, who we believe we are, what his disposition is toward us, and why he has that disposition.” So in some respects, prayer is the great leveler. It uncovers what is truly important to us.
Dr. Mohler carefully unpacks each line of the Lord’s Prayer, explaining the intent of the prayer and calling believers to pray obediently and with God-centered resolve. The author reemphasizes, “Every word we utter in prayer, every idea, and concept that we form as we pray, and every emotion that flows out of our heart is a reflection of what we believe about God and about the gospel of Christ.”
The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down is another gem from the pen of Albert Mohler. It is a short read that packs a punch. Readers will enjoy Mohler’s witty writing style. But more importantly, they will be educated and encouraged to learn the essence of the Lord’s Prayer in clear and unambiguous language. Pride is confronted and individualism is toppled in this little book. Indeed, as the author writes, “Man’s pride has no place before the throne of God.” And God is exalted as the coming of his kingdom is explored, forgiveness extended, and the people of God are delivered from the powers of an ungodly age.
February 23, 2018
Today I finished Al Mohler, Jr.’s book, “The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down: The Lord’s Prayer as a Manifesto.” This is a short but powerful exposition of the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew chapter 6.
Of course, you may approach this book with the belief that you know everything there is to know about this prayer. However, you will be surprised at what your mind and spirit have glossed over in repeating this prayer over the years. Mohler’s faithful exposition will cure your glib recitation and infuse that recitation with all the meaning the Holy Spirit intended for these words.
The words of our Lord were not just for the disciples, they are for us today. They are as powerful and as counter-cultural as they ever have been. This book would make an excellent volume to review with a study group. This book will serve to remind you that we live in God‘s world and under His authority and that we desperately need his favor as we live out our lives before our Creator.
I must admit, Albert Mohler, Jr. Is a hero of mine. His towering intellect, his broad formal and self-education are being used by him for God’s glory. Every time I think my esteem for Dr. Mohler could not increase, he writes or speaks in such a way to prove me wrong. He has done it again. To God be the glory!
Of course, you may approach this book with the belief that you know everything there is to know about this prayer. However, you will be surprised at what your mind and spirit have glossed over in repeating this prayer over the years. Mohler’s faithful exposition will cure your glib recitation and infuse that recitation with all the meaning the Holy Spirit intended for these words.
The words of our Lord were not just for the disciples, they are for us today. They are as powerful and as counter-cultural as they ever have been. This book would make an excellent volume to review with a study group. This book will serve to remind you that we live in God‘s world and under His authority and that we desperately need his favor as we live out our lives before our Creator.
I must admit, Albert Mohler, Jr. Is a hero of mine. His towering intellect, his broad formal and self-education are being used by him for God’s glory. Every time I think my esteem for Dr. Mohler could not increase, he writes or speaks in such a way to prove me wrong. He has done it again. To God be the glory!
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October 6, 2021«La oración que revoluciona al mundo» nos exhorta a siempre recordar a Quién elevamos nuestra oración. Podemos venir a Dios sin las palabras perfectas y en humildad. No necesitamos orar para ser “más espirituales” o ser vistos por otros. Como escribe Mohler: «… la oración […] revela el poder de Dios al mostrarnos que Él es Rey, Proveedor, Salvador y Libertador» (p. 168). ¡Qué privilegio!
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August 21, 2020
Mohler’s subtitle grabbed my attention: The Lord’s Prayer as a manifesto for revolution. What a provocative phrase. We live in an age of revolution, or perhaps more accurately, an age of failed revolutions, he says. We long for them, knowing that the world is deeply flawed and broken beyond repair. There is a utopian streak promising to cure all that ails. But just as the revolutionary spirit is abroad, history reveals that they scarcely deliver.
In the Lord’s Prayer, there is no clearer call to revolution than in “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Mohler says this is the prayer that turns the world upside down. That it is “for men and women who want to see the kingdoms of this world give way to the kingdom of our Lord” (74). Each phrase contains a theology lesson in itself (170), and instructs us on what to pray.
Jesus teaches that prayer is not primarily an act of therapy, granting a sense of serenity or about lessening anxieties (though these things often result), but can disrupt our inner being as it reorients our hearts to God’s agenda. Prayer is about his glory. What we pray forces us to articulate assumptions about who God is and who we are. “If we don’t know God, our prayers will be impotent, facile, and devoid of life” (67). The Lord’s prayer disrupts our sense of individualism, emphasizing our corporate identity. Just as we wrongly present our petitions first, Jesus begins by identifying God’s character (43).
There is much more that could be said. It is a great book filled with great teaching about this all important prayer. Believers need to know what and how to pray and this book is really helpful toward that end.
In the Lord’s Prayer, there is no clearer call to revolution than in “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Mohler says this is the prayer that turns the world upside down. That it is “for men and women who want to see the kingdoms of this world give way to the kingdom of our Lord” (74). Each phrase contains a theology lesson in itself (170), and instructs us on what to pray.
Jesus teaches that prayer is not primarily an act of therapy, granting a sense of serenity or about lessening anxieties (though these things often result), but can disrupt our inner being as it reorients our hearts to God’s agenda. Prayer is about his glory. What we pray forces us to articulate assumptions about who God is and who we are. “If we don’t know God, our prayers will be impotent, facile, and devoid of life” (67). The Lord’s prayer disrupts our sense of individualism, emphasizing our corporate identity. Just as we wrongly present our petitions first, Jesus begins by identifying God’s character (43).
There is much more that could be said. It is a great book filled with great teaching about this all important prayer. Believers need to know what and how to pray and this book is really helpful toward that end.
August 15, 2022
It sounds passé, or maybe blasé, but prayer is essential, vital for Christians. So, in our church, I will soon begin a short evening series on prayer and was excited to dive into "The Prayer that Turns the Word Upside Down: The Lord's Prayer as a Manifesto for Revolution". It was published in 2018 by R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and host of "The Briefing" and "Thinking in Public". This small, 224-page hardback is handy (even handbook sized), hardy, and heightening.
Simply put, Mohler covers the biblical reasons for using the Lord's Prayer as both a prayer (Luke 11:1-4) and as a structure for our prayers (Matthew 6:7-13). He covers what prayer, in general is, and what it is not. He also develops each petition in the Lord's Prayer, delving deeply into redemption, relationships, resistance, and right-reasoning. From one end of the book to the other, the author reminds his readers that this "prayer is a gospel prayer" (123).
If I have a "beef" with the book (and I do) it's how Mohler views the old "Serenity Prayer". He devalues it by describing it "as nothing more than a generic prayer for a people with generic religious convictions" (73). This seems to me an unnecessarily uncharitable evaluation. The prayer is no more generic than the prayer of the tax collector in the temple, beating his breast while looking down, and praying "God, be merciful to me, a sinner" (Luke 18:13). But that was really the only bone I had to pick with the volume.
"The Prayer that Turns the World Upside Down" was a quick read, thought-provoking, and encouraging. It seems to me that Mohler hits many of the right nails on their proper heads, and hammers down the essential aspects of the Lord's Prayer. It will lift readers' hearts and draw them into praying. And for those who have hit flat times in their devotional motivations, it will add some fuel and possibly reignite their motor. I highly recommend the work.
Simply put, Mohler covers the biblical reasons for using the Lord's Prayer as both a prayer (Luke 11:1-4) and as a structure for our prayers (Matthew 6:7-13). He covers what prayer, in general is, and what it is not. He also develops each petition in the Lord's Prayer, delving deeply into redemption, relationships, resistance, and right-reasoning. From one end of the book to the other, the author reminds his readers that this "prayer is a gospel prayer" (123).
If I have a "beef" with the book (and I do) it's how Mohler views the old "Serenity Prayer". He devalues it by describing it "as nothing more than a generic prayer for a people with generic religious convictions" (73). This seems to me an unnecessarily uncharitable evaluation. The prayer is no more generic than the prayer of the tax collector in the temple, beating his breast while looking down, and praying "God, be merciful to me, a sinner" (Luke 18:13). But that was really the only bone I had to pick with the volume.
"The Prayer that Turns the World Upside Down" was a quick read, thought-provoking, and encouraging. It seems to me that Mohler hits many of the right nails on their proper heads, and hammers down the essential aspects of the Lord's Prayer. It will lift readers' hearts and draw them into praying. And for those who have hit flat times in their devotional motivations, it will add some fuel and possibly reignite their motor. I highly recommend the work.
March 6, 2022
Another helpful book from Mohler. In this one, Mohler breaks down the Lord's Prayer line-by-line and shows from scripture that the claims made are bigger and more impactful than we may have first thought - in fact, the Lord's prayer can be seen as a manifesto calling for a revolution. The revolution is not just Spiritual, but also social, political, religious, and altogether life-changing.
For example, by praying that "Thy Kingdom come," we are disowning all allegiances to other kingdoms insofar as that are disobedient to the kingdom of Christ. These themes and more are explored by Mohler and usually spot on. My one qualm is at the very end of the book, Mohler needlessly brings up the issue of textual criticism to talk about the end of the Lord's prayer, which according to critical text scholars, is not original and likely a scribal addition. Inexplicably, Mohler states that we should still pray the ending benediction of the prayer because the words are true and can be found in other verses of the Bible, though still being unoriginal. Not only is this a scary precedent to set, which is essentially picking and choosing the validity of usage based on personal theological commitments, but it also begs the question when we are so bent on editing/omitting words of this prayer - at what point is it no longer the Lord's prayer?
For example, by praying that "Thy Kingdom come," we are disowning all allegiances to other kingdoms insofar as that are disobedient to the kingdom of Christ. These themes and more are explored by Mohler and usually spot on. My one qualm is at the very end of the book, Mohler needlessly brings up the issue of textual criticism to talk about the end of the Lord's prayer, which according to critical text scholars, is not original and likely a scribal addition. Inexplicably, Mohler states that we should still pray the ending benediction of the prayer because the words are true and can be found in other verses of the Bible, though still being unoriginal. Not only is this a scary precedent to set, which is essentially picking and choosing the validity of usage based on personal theological commitments, but it also begs the question when we are so bent on editing/omitting words of this prayer - at what point is it no longer the Lord's prayer?
February 14, 2019
This is an exposition of the Lord’s prayer. Dr. Mohler explains each phrase of the prayer and encourages us to pray in that way, just as Christ did to His disciples in Matthew 6. This is not as revolutionary (“manifesto for revolution”) as the sensational title and subtitle claim; I’ve read other teachers preach on this subject.
And it isn’t what the description says, “The Lord’s Prayer is the most powerful prayer in the Bible...We desperately need to relearn its power and practice. The Prayer that Turns the World Upside Down shows us how.”
It’s most definitely not a magical chant to get your prayers answered the way you want them to be answered, a’la The Prayer of Jabez. It is merely a thoughtful and Biblical study of a prayer guide given by our Lord that we best follow. If you’re struggling to know what to pray for, start here.
And it isn’t what the description says, “The Lord’s Prayer is the most powerful prayer in the Bible...We desperately need to relearn its power and practice. The Prayer that Turns the World Upside Down shows us how.”
It’s most definitely not a magical chant to get your prayers answered the way you want them to be answered, a’la The Prayer of Jabez. It is merely a thoughtful and Biblical study of a prayer guide given by our Lord that we best follow. If you’re struggling to know what to pray for, start here.
September 22, 2018
This was surprisingly good.
Usually I don't love books on the Lord's Prayer. Of course I think the prayer is helpful and brilliant—when you analyze Jesus' teachings slowly, you really start to see how brilliantly practical he was. But I often feel that books on the prayer are so basic and boring.
That being said, I really enjoyed this one. Nothing too mind-blowing, but solid, gospel-centered, and prayer-provoking. I'd say it was more unique than most on the Lord's Prayer. I'll reference it from time to time.
I would recommend it as a simple devotional, focusing on the Lord's Prayer.
Usually I don't love books on the Lord's Prayer. Of course I think the prayer is helpful and brilliant—when you analyze Jesus' teachings slowly, you really start to see how brilliantly practical he was. But I often feel that books on the prayer are so basic and boring.
That being said, I really enjoyed this one. Nothing too mind-blowing, but solid, gospel-centered, and prayer-provoking. I'd say it was more unique than most on the Lord's Prayer. I'll reference it from time to time.
I would recommend it as a simple devotional, focusing on the Lord's Prayer.
February 20, 2020
In this life, you will either live for the kingdom of self or the kingdom of God. The Lord’s Prayer is a declaration of the absolute authority of God over all, and our absolute need for him, his salvation, his provision, and his guidance. Mohler does a masterful job at showing how revolutionary and treasonous this prayer really is, that we would pray God’s will to be done and for his kingdom to reign over all earthly kingdoms. You will be blessed and challenged by reading this book.
June 25, 2020
This book noticeably exceeded my expectations. It was a clear, theological, and practical exposition of the Lord's Prayer. The only agenda pushed was that which was already in the prayer. A helpful read for learning essential principles in prayer.
August 1, 2020
Excellent
I truly enjoyed this book on The Lord's Prayer. I have read a couple of others that were descent however in my humble opinion the author explain the subject well. I highly recommend it.
I truly enjoyed this book on The Lord's Prayer. I have read a couple of others that were descent however in my humble opinion the author explain the subject well. I highly recommend it.
June 23, 2021
Great book! It’s an awesome and inspiring analysis of the Lord’s Prayer. This book is very accessible and applicable. It is a book that can be read multiple times and the reader will be able to gain something new.
October 7, 2019
A very insightful and convicting book on the Lord's Prayer.
April 13, 2020
Short and sweet, this exposition of the Lord's Prayer has refreshed me devotionally, helped me pause as I've prayed such well known words, and spurred my own general sense of prayerfulness.
April 7, 2020
Good, helpful, clarifying.
October 7, 2024
This is a good basic introduction to the Lord's Prayer.
August 22, 2018
This is a short, but wonderful look at the Lord’s Prayer and it’s implications for the world. Highly recommend.
April 11, 2021
Nothing particularly startling or new in this examination of the Lord’s prayer, but Mohler does a solid job of showing how each petition of the prayer is “a theology lesson in itself.” This is not a bland, generic form like the Serenity Prayer (72), but a prayer loaded with specific theological and Gospel-informed content.
The title is perhaps a little misleading, as the book does not spend extended time talking about how Jesus’ prayer can actually “turn the world upside down,” but Mohler does observe that the prayer is “for revolutionaries, for men and women who want to see the kingdom of this world give way to the kingdom of our Lord.” (74).
The title is perhaps a little misleading, as the book does not spend extended time talking about how Jesus’ prayer can actually “turn the world upside down,” but Mohler does observe that the prayer is “for revolutionaries, for men and women who want to see the kingdom of this world give way to the kingdom of our Lord.” (74).
March 9, 2022
Profound, Punchy, and Practical
Definitely in my top five books on the Lord‘s prayer. Mohler tackles the prayer with his typical breadth and depth that is profound, punchy, and practical.
As with all things dealing with the kingdom there will be quibbles with definitions. Molher advocates for an Augustinian kingdom view that can be dualistic (Amillennial) but ultimate he leans on Graham Goldsworthy’s trifold definition of “Gods people in God‘s place under God‘s rule and blessing” (54-55). (I believe Mohler is Historic Premillennial.) Along these lines Mohler does a masterful job of providing a succinct storyline of redemptive history(55-59).
I prefer the following understanding of God‘s kingdom in the Storyline of the Bible: God‘s Presence dwelling/ruling with God’s People over God‘s Place through God‘s Person by God‘s Power for God‘s Purpose.
Setting aside these kingdom differences, this book is a quick read but it is profound, practical, and will motivate you to pursue God‘s kingdom purposes in both your praying and living.
Definitely in my top five books on the Lord‘s prayer. Mohler tackles the prayer with his typical breadth and depth that is profound, punchy, and practical.
As with all things dealing with the kingdom there will be quibbles with definitions. Molher advocates for an Augustinian kingdom view that can be dualistic (Amillennial) but ultimate he leans on Graham Goldsworthy’s trifold definition of “Gods people in God‘s place under God‘s rule and blessing” (54-55). (I believe Mohler is Historic Premillennial.) Along these lines Mohler does a masterful job of providing a succinct storyline of redemptive history(55-59).
I prefer the following understanding of God‘s kingdom in the Storyline of the Bible: God‘s Presence dwelling/ruling with God’s People over God‘s Place through God‘s Person by God‘s Power for God‘s Purpose.
Setting aside these kingdom differences, this book is a quick read but it is profound, practical, and will motivate you to pursue God‘s kingdom purposes in both your praying and living.
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