Send us a textMatthew 6:9-13 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Lord's Prayer (Part 1)."Jesus had just condemned the hypocritical way of praying. He had also talked about the concerns about prayer and how to pray. In today’s passage, Jesus now provides a model or framework on how to pray.In Christian history, there has been much discussion on whether this is only an outline, or if it should it be prayed word for word in order to be effective. Our lesson today explores the first part of this iconic prayer.OUR FATHERGod is first presented as the “distant” creator in Genesis 1. But then in Genesis 1:26, God says, “Let us make man in our own image.” This is a glimpse into the Godhead, or Trilogy: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Though not used often, the Father image of God is presented in the Old Testament. Our lesson explores why this identification of God is so important.…WHO IS IN HEAVENLiterally, the one who is the heavens. Jesus came preaching the kingdom of heaven, and in this prayer, distance between heaven and earth is closed! The words, “in heaven” remind the one who prays of God’s spiritual, heavenly nature.…HALLOWED BE YOUR NAMEThe hallowing of something makes it sacred--to sanctify, to make holy, to consecrate, or to set apart. Curtis discusses the historical and cultural aspect of this phrase, and then its usage in the Old and New Testaments. Psalm 20:1-7 is great biblical foundation for understanding the power of God’s name.When we pray, we remember the very personal and near God we are praying to, and we offer Him reverence and worship by intentionally “hallowing” God’s name and recognizing His Majestic Being when we pray!

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