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Question 107. What doth the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer teach us? Answer the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer, which is for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Teacheth us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power and glory to Him. And in testimony of our desire and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen.
Episode: Question & Answer 107
Date: March 2, 2026
Host: Ligonier Ministries
This episode centers on Question 107 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism:
"What doth the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer teach us?"
The discussion explores the concluding doxology of the Lord’s Prayer (“For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”), focusing on the spiritual discipline of prayer and how Christians are encouraged to draw their motivation and assurance in prayer from God Himself. The episode underscores the significance of ascribing praise to God and confidently affirming our prayers with “Amen.”
Christians do not depend on their own worthiness or eloquence, but are encouraged to pray because of who God is—His sovereignty (“the kingdom”), omnipotence (“the power”), and majesty (“the glory”).
The doxology shifts our focus from ourselves to God, reminding us that He is able and worthy to answer prayer.
Notable quote:
“The conclusion of the Lord's Prayer…teacheth us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only.”
(Sinclair Ferguson, 00:04)
Saying “Amen” at the end of prayer is more than a routine; it expresses confident trust that God hears and answers prayers according to His will.
The word “Amen” serves as a testimony to both our desire to be heard and assurance that God listens.
Notable quote:
“…in testimony of our desire and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen.”
(Sinclair Ferguson, 00:04)
On the foundation of prayer:
“We take our encouragement in prayer from God only…”
(Sinclair Ferguson, 00:04)
On praise as the end of prayer:
“...in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power and glory to Him.”
(Sinclair Ferguson, 00:04)
On assurance in prayer:
“…in testimony of our desire and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen.”
(Sinclair Ferguson, 00:04)
This concise but rich episode is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Lord’s Prayer’s conclusion and its transformative role in the daily spiritual life of believers, families, and congregations.
