Hallowed be Thy name.

Hallowed be Your name.

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What Does This Mean?

God’s name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition it may be kept holy among us also.

How Is God’s Name Kept Holy?

God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God’s Word profanes the name of God among us. Protect us from this, heavenly Father!

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The Central Thought

We introduce ourselves by name so that others will get to know us and relate to us.

• Why is knowing and respecting someone’s name necessary for a meaningful relationship?
• How does Jesus teach us to honor His Father’s name?
• In what ways can I honor my Father’s name today?

 

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Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

 

Page 242, Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation

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