The Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer

by Arthur W. Pink

This book covers two key passages from the New Testament. In the Beatitudes, the characteristics of all true Christians are made clear, whilst in the Lord’s Prayer we are given the pattern for the Christian’s great privilege of addressing God in prayer. A W Pink approaches these two themes with his characteristic care, each brief chapter dealing with one of the Beatitudes or a petition in the Lord’s Prayer. The nature of true discipleship and the devotional life are practically and thought-provokingly unfolded. These studies were first given as articles in Pink’s monthly magazine, Studies in the Scriptures, which he maintained for 30 years.

Genres: Theology, Christian, Prayer, Christian Living, Christianity

116 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 1982

About the author

Arthur Walkington Pink was born in Nottingham, England on April 1, 1886 and became a Christian in his early 20s. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death,' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.

Desiring to grow in knowledge of the Bible, Pink migrated to the United States to study at Moody Bible Institute. In 1916 he married Vera E. Russell, from Kentucky. However, he left after just two months for Colorado, then California, then Britain. From 1925 to 1928 he served in Australia, including as pastor of two congregations from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to England, and to the United States the following year. He eventually pastored churches Colorado, California, Kentucky and South Carolina.

In 1922 he started a monthly magazine entitled Studies in Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide, though only to a relatively small circulation list of around 1,000.

In 1934 Pink returned to England, and within a few years turned his Christian service to writing books and pamphlets. Pink died in Stornoway, Scotland on July 15, 1952. The cause of death was anemia.

After Pink's death, his works were republished by the Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain Murray observes of Pink, "the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century." His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers' hearts on biblical living.

Reviews

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can think of no book by Arthur W. Pink that I have not enjoyed and been brought closer to God after reading. His ability to open the Scriptures to at least my understanding always amazes me. The commoness of the subjects: the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer, could cause one to overlook thus little gem if a book. And the expositions are not as deep as some if his books. BUT they are as deep as needed and especially the Beatitudes were explained so that they offer such hope and practical guidance for believers that thus is a book that probably should be reviewed yearly or so just to assure I am on that correct path. Beautiful!

[Matt Allhands · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful, pragmatic, and clear. It is a bit "dated" in that Pink maintains a tight focus on his target audience (early 20th century England), but the principals that guide his application points and issues of cultural engagement are pretty translateable.

[Jonathan Homesley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful

[C.R. Leverette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible exposition. I highly recommend this one.

[Wesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent read with detailed understanding of the Lord's sermon. Mr. Pink gives such great insight on these verses. Highly recommend.

[Carol Blankenhorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful!!

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Authur W. Pink has a way of writing about God that makes the believer hungry for Him. This book is no exception. HIghly recommended.

[Josh Shelton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read