Introduction
Surprise - This week we are going to retrace our steps and move back to Luke 11. I am trying to align to the bible study on Wednesday. Well , a little - Ken needed to get some traction. This does not change what he is teaching - it is an interesting thing I discovered and decided to share. I'm not sure all theologians are on the same page we me - but what the heck! Enough are!
Here is the plan - Lets use the Lord's prayer to understand the ten commandments - AND vice a versa.
At first glance, they might seem unrelated — one is how Jesus taught us to pray, and the other is the law given to Moses on Mount Sinai. But when you look closely, something beautiful emerges.
The Lord’s Prayer isn’t just a model for how to talk to God. It’s a guide for how to live with God — and with others.
And the Ten Commandments aren’t just rules to follow. They’re a picture of what it looks like to live in covenant with a holy, loving, and providing God.
What we’ll see is that these two ancient teachings still speak powerfully to our modern lives.
So as we begin, take a moment to clear the noise. Slow down. Open your heart. Let’s start where Jesus started — with worship. Hang in there with me this week. I'm actually excited about this quick five day study!
Surprise - This week we are going to retrace our steps and move back to Luke 11. I am trying to align to the bible study on Wednesday. Well , a little - Ken needed to get some traction. This does not change what he is teaching - it is an interesting thing I discovered and decided to share. I'm not sure all theologians are on the same page we me - but what the heck! Enough are!
Here is the plan - Lets use the Lord's prayer to understand the ten commandments - AND vice a versa.
At first glance, they might seem unrelated — one is how Jesus taught us to pray, and the other is the law given to Moses on Mount Sinai. But when you look closely, something beautiful emerges.
The Lord’s Prayer isn’t just a model for how to talk to God. It’s a guide for how to live with God — and with others.
And the Ten Commandments aren’t just rules to follow. They’re a picture of what it looks like to live in covenant with a holy, loving, and providing God.
What we’ll see is that these two ancient teachings still speak powerfully to our modern lives.
So as we begin, take a moment to clear the noise. Slow down. Open your heart. Let’s start where Jesus started — with worship. Hang in there with me this week. I'm actually excited about this quick five day study!
Day One – Worship: Honoring God’s Name
New Testament: Luke 11:2a
Old Testament: Exodus 20:3–7
Jesus doesn’t start the Lord’s Prayer with “help me” or “bless me” or “fix this.” He starts with worship.
“Father, hallowed be Your name.” (You are free to fill in the modern words if you wish - but it would be better if we let Jesus talk and not council of Nicea in 300 AD.
Think about this - that first line alone could change everything—our prayers, our posture, our perspective.
What does Hallowed mean?. Holy. Set apart. Revered.
When Jesus teaches us to pray, He’s NOT just giving us a formula. He’s leading us into a relationship—a way of seeing God that reshapes how we see everything else. How many of you treat the Lord's prayer as a sort of catechism to recite. You'll love this week!
This also isn’t a checklist; it’s a re-centering.
A reminder that before we ask for provision or protection or forgiveness, we start by remembering who we’re talking to.
“Father, hallowed be Your name.”
Maybe sit in this for a moment!
God isn’t just available—He’s worthy.
And that’s exactly where the Ten Commandments begin, too. “You shall have no other gods before Me.” “You shall not make for yourself an idol.” “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.”
Sound familiar?
Take time to read the long form in Exodus and not the needlepoint in the dining room.
Before God ever told His people how to live, He reminded them who He is.
The first three commandments weren’t about behavior management. They were about heart alignment. Worship comes first—not as a requirement, but as a response to who God is.
That command to keep His name holy wasn’t about vocabulary—it was about reverence.
It was about remembering that this God who rescued them from slavery wasn’t like any other god. He didn’t fit in their pockets or answer to their whims. He was, and still is, the Holy One.
And Jesus brings that same reverence into our daily prayers.
“Father… hallowed be Your name.”
It’s intimate and majestic all at once.
Historical Context
In the ancient world, names were never just labels. A name carried meaning, reputation, identity. God’s name represented His presence and power. And in Jewish tradition, it was treated with the utmost respect.
So much so, in fact, that scribes would wash their hands before writing it—and even then, they often left out the vowels to avoid saying it aloud.
Saying “God’s name in vain” didn’t just mean swearing. It meant using His name without weight, casually, carelessly, without thought or honor.
So when Jesus teaches His disciples to say, “Hallowed be Your name,” He’s inviting them—and us—into an ancient, sacred rhythm.
A rhythm of remembering. Of revering. Of putting God back at the center where He belongs.
Modern Context
Let’s be honest. We don’t always start there, do we?
We start with our stress. Our schedule. Our to-do list. We rattle off prayers like voice memos, trying to get God’s attention while our minds are already on the next thing.
But Jesus slows us down. He invites us to pause, breathe, and lift our eyes.
It’s not about being poetic or perfect. It’s about being present. About remembering that the God we’re speaking to is holy—and He’s also our Father.
And when we begin with worship, something shifts.
Our problems get smaller.
Our pride gets quieter.
Our hearts get softer.
Now, how ironic that the same thing happens win our anxiety - every thing comes into a small focus! We focus on the main thing in front of us! The only difference - is the noise.
Suddenly, it’s not about what we want—it’s about who He is.
Reflection
That one line—“Hallowed be Your name”—might be the most powerful part of the whole prayer. It’s not filler. It’s foundation.
Not just in how you speak, but in how you live?
Do you treat Him casually when He’s called you to reverence?
Do you rush in with demands instead of resting in awe?
Maybe today is a good day to start praying slower.
To speak His name with meaning.
To sit in silence a little longer and let wonder rise again.
Prayer
Father, You are holy.
Forgive me for the ways I’ve treated You casually.
I don’t want to rush past who You are.
Teach me to start with worship—not because You need it, but because I do.
Let Your name be honored in my heart, in my home, and in my life today.
Amen.
New Testament: Luke 11:2a
Old Testament: Exodus 20:3–7
Jesus doesn’t start the Lord’s Prayer with “help me” or “bless me” or “fix this.” He starts with worship.
“Father, hallowed be Your name.” (You are free to fill in the modern words if you wish - but it would be better if we let Jesus talk and not council of Nicea in 300 AD.
Think about this - that first line alone could change everything—our prayers, our posture, our perspective.
What does Hallowed mean?. Holy. Set apart. Revered.
When Jesus teaches us to pray, He’s NOT just giving us a formula. He’s leading us into a relationship—a way of seeing God that reshapes how we see everything else. How many of you treat the Lord's prayer as a sort of catechism to recite. You'll love this week!
This also isn’t a checklist; it’s a re-centering.
A reminder that before we ask for provision or protection or forgiveness, we start by remembering who we’re talking to.
“Father, hallowed be Your name.”
Maybe sit in this for a moment!
God isn’t just available—He’s worthy.
And that’s exactly where the Ten Commandments begin, too. “You shall have no other gods before Me.” “You shall not make for yourself an idol.” “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.”
Sound familiar?
Take time to read the long form in Exodus and not the needlepoint in the dining room.
Before God ever told His people how to live, He reminded them who He is.
The first three commandments weren’t about behavior management. They were about heart alignment. Worship comes first—not as a requirement, but as a response to who God is.
That command to keep His name holy wasn’t about vocabulary—it was about reverence.
It was about remembering that this God who rescued them from slavery wasn’t like any other god. He didn’t fit in their pockets or answer to their whims. He was, and still is, the Holy One.
And Jesus brings that same reverence into our daily prayers.
“Father… hallowed be Your name.”
It’s intimate and majestic all at once.
Historical Context
In the ancient world, names were never just labels. A name carried meaning, reputation, identity. God’s name represented His presence and power. And in Jewish tradition, it was treated with the utmost respect.
So much so, in fact, that scribes would wash their hands before writing it—and even then, they often left out the vowels to avoid saying it aloud.
Saying “God’s name in vain” didn’t just mean swearing. It meant using His name without weight, casually, carelessly, without thought or honor.
So when Jesus teaches His disciples to say, “Hallowed be Your name,” He’s inviting them—and us—into an ancient, sacred rhythm.
A rhythm of remembering. Of revering. Of putting God back at the center where He belongs.
Modern Context
Let’s be honest. We don’t always start there, do we?
We start with our stress. Our schedule. Our to-do list. We rattle off prayers like voice memos, trying to get God’s attention while our minds are already on the next thing.
But Jesus slows us down. He invites us to pause, breathe, and lift our eyes.
It’s not about being poetic or perfect. It’s about being present. About remembering that the God we’re speaking to is holy—and He’s also our Father.
And when we begin with worship, something shifts.
Our problems get smaller.
Our pride gets quieter.
Our hearts get softer.
Now, how ironic that the same thing happens win our anxiety - every thing comes into a small focus! We focus on the main thing in front of us! The only difference - is the noise.
Suddenly, it’s not about what we want—it’s about who He is.
Reflection
That one line—“Hallowed be Your name”—might be the most powerful part of the whole prayer. It’s not filler. It’s foundation.
Not just in how you speak, but in how you live?
Do you treat Him casually when He’s called you to reverence?
Do you rush in with demands instead of resting in awe?
Maybe today is a good day to start praying slower.
To speak His name with meaning.
To sit in silence a little longer and let wonder rise again.
Prayer
Father, You are holy.
Forgive me for the ways I’ve treated You casually.
I don’t want to rush past who You are.
Teach me to start with worship—not because You need it, but because I do.
Let Your name be honored in my heart, in my home, and in my life today.
Amen.
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