What is the meaning of Luke 11:2? Father “Father” (Luke 11:2) • Jesus invites believers to address God with the same family intimacy He enjoys (John 1:12; Romans 8:15). • The term signals a relationship secured by faith, not by merit (Ephesians 2:8-9). • It reminds us of God’s care and provision (Matthew 7:11) and calls us to trust Him as children trust a loving parent (1 Peter 5:7). • Because God is Father, prayer begins with worshipful confidence rather than anxious pleading (Hebrews 4:16). hallowed be Your name “Hallowed be Your name” (Luke 11:2) • “Hallowed” means set apart as holy; we affirm God’s perfect purity and greatness (Isaiah 6:3; Psalm 99:3). • The phrase is a petition: “May Your name be revered everywhere,” echoing Psalm 113:3 and Malachi 1:11. • It also calls us to live so that God’s reputation is honored through us (1 Peter 2:12; Philippians 1:20). • By praying this first, we align our hearts with God’s glory before presenting personal requests (Matthew 6:33). Your kingdom come “Your kingdom come” (Luke 11:2) • We ask for God’s righteous rule to advance in the present—changed hearts, churches, and communities (Romans 14:17; Colossians 1:13). • We long for the future fulfillment when Christ returns to reign visibly over all creation (Revelation 11:15; 22:20). • The petition reshapes priorities: His agenda first, our agendas second (Matthew 6:10; 6:33). • It fuels evangelism and holy living, knowing the King is near (2 Peter 3:11-12; Acts 1:8). summary Luke 11:2 teaches us to approach God as our caring Father, to prize His holiness above every other concern, and to yearn for His kingdom to transform lives now and culminate in Christ’s future reign. This opening of the Lord’s Prayer reorients our hearts from self to God, grounding every request in trust, reverence, and expectant hope. |
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