Earlier in his sermon, Jesus taught his audience to petition their heavenly Father for their physical needs, saying that they could pray: “Give us today our bread for this day. ”
Mäejutluse alguse poole oli Jeesus ergutanud oma kuulajaid rääkima taevasele isale enda ainelistest vajadustest ja paluma: „Anna meile meie tänase päeva leib. ”