Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. I. The NAME. II. The HOLY name. Who so worthy of honour: (1) He is the God of Nature; (2) of Providence; (3) of Grace; (4) of Glory. (5) The redeemed saints in glory honour and venerate Him; the angelic host worship Him. (6) The other Persons in the adorable Trinity honour Him — "He shall glorify Me." III. How can we honour Jesus? 1. By giving Him the first place in our thoughts and affections. 2. By a reverential use of all the appellations by which He is distinguished from all other beings. 3. By solemn and grateful acts of worship. 4. By keeping holy the Sabbath day. 5. By living holily before our fellow men. 6. By praising, and recommending Him to all who dwell around us. (J. Morgan.) Parallel Verses KJV: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.WEB: Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. |