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The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 13

Text: Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:1-4
20 March 2016

THE HIGHEST REGARD FOR GOD’S NAME

“Hallowed be Your name”                              Matthew 6:9; Luke 11:2

  1. The name of God

a) Proclaimed by the LORD Himself                                          Exodus 34:5-7
b) The attributes of God associated with His name             Exodus 34:5-7

  1. Regard for God’s name

a) It is not to be taken in vain                                                        Exodus 20:7
b) The person who takes His Name in vain is guilty             Exodus 20:7
c) God is concerned for His own name                                     Ezekiel 36:21
d) The greatness of God’s name is to be upheld                    Malachi 1:11
e) His name is to be feared                                                            Malachi 1:14

  1. Application of God’s name

a) God’s people, called by His name                             2 Chronicles 7:14
b) God’s name in blessing                                                 Numbers 6:22-27
c) Invoking of God’s name                                                1 Samuel 17:45
d) Love for God’s name                                                     Psalm 5:11
e) Singing of praise to God’s name                               Psalm 18:49
f) Pleading God’s name in prayer                                  Psalm 25:11

  1. Blessing to those who know God’s name Psalm 91:14-16

a) Deliverance
b) Answer to prayer
c) Presence of God
d) Salvation

  1. Rebuke for those who dishonour God’s name

a) When God’s name is profaned                                                  Ezekiel 36:20-22
b) When there is failure to give glory to God’s name             Malachi 2:2

  1. Hallowed be Your name                         Matthew 6:9; Luke 11:2

a) Understanding the greatness of God’s name
b) Appreciation of the significance of being able to invoke God’s name in prayer
c) Desire to see God’s name honoured and glorified first and foremost
d) Determination to guard God’s name always

  1. Jesus’ example of prayer

a) Father                                                                                               John 17:1
b) Manifestation of God’s name by the Lord Jesus             John 17:6