Lord’s Day 52
Q128. What does the ending of this prayer mean?
"For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever" means: We pray all these things to you because, as our all-powerful king, you not only want to give us all that is good but are able to do it. And all praise should go to your holy name, not to us, forever and ever.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Romans 10:11–13
“For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
2 Peter 2:9
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”
Psalm 115:1
“Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, for thy truth's sake.”
John 14:13
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What does "yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever" mean?
- 2
Why does the Lord's Prayer end by giving all praise to God?
- 3
How does it encourage you to know that God is both willing and able to answer prayer?
Illustration
When you ask a friend for help, you hope they want to help and that they can help. Sometimes a friend wants to help but cannot. God is different. He is both willing and able. The ending of the Lord's Prayer reminds us that we are praying to a King who has all power and all goodness.
Application
End your prayers this week by saying these words slowly: "Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever." Let them remind you that the God you are praying to can do what you have asked. Because all glory belongs to him, ending prayer with praise keeps your heart pointed in the right direction.