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News, notes, and audio from the updated version of “The Disciples’ Prayer Series” that I began teaching in 2025. Plus, information on the book I am writing based on these teachings.

Hallowed Be Your Name

Hallowed Be Your Name

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The Disciples’ Prayer Series – Part 4

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He didn’t just tell them to address the Father—He added “Hallowed be Your name.” This phrase is more than an acknowledgment of God’s holiness—it’s a call to action.

What Does “Hallowed” Mean?

At first glance, one might think Jesus was simply stating a fact: “Father, Your name is holy.” But holiness is an adjective—hallowed is a verb. The Greek word hagiazó means to sanctify, set apart, and consecrate. Jesus was teaching us that we have a role in honoring God’s name.

Why Acknowledge His Name as Holy?

God is not just holy—He is thrice holy. When Isaiah and John both glimpsed the throne room of heaven, they heard the seraphim crying out: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty.” This repetition wasn’t redundant—it was a proclamation that one “holy” isn’t enough to describe God’s fullness. It’s been sung for thousands of years—and if we were face-to-face with Him, we’d be singing it too.

The Name Above Every Name

But what name are we setting apart? Philippians 2:9-11 tells us: “God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name—so that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow.” This isn’t about language—whether it’s Jesus, Yeshua, Lord, Adonai, Jehovah—it’s about the One who bears the name.

How Do We Hallow God’s Name?

The Bible gives us three primary ways to set His name apart:

  1. Do not profane His name
    • To profane means to make common—to treat God’s name as ordinary instead of holy.
    • This includes misusing His name, swearing falsely by it, or using it for manipulation or control.
  2. Praise and Worship Him
    • Worship isn’t just singing—it’s recognizing God’s worth.
    • True worship happens in Spirit and in Truth—not just routine actions, but a heartfelt response.
  3. Be Holy in Conduct
    • When Peter quoted Leviticus “be holy, because I am Holy,” he explained that this means we are to “be holy in all we do.”
    • As believers, we are a royal priesthood—our holiness reflects His holiness.
    • We are made holy in nature by God, but holiness in conduct requires daily growth and surrender.

Holiness Is a Journey and a Destination

Being holy doesn’t mean perfection overnight—it’s a process of maturity. Jesus Himself said: “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48) The Greek word teleios means complete, mature, unfoldinglike a telescope extending stage by stage until it reaches full clarity. The Apostle Paul used the same root word in 2 Corinthians 7:1 when he told us to “perfect holiness out of reverence for God.” Both Jesus and Paul, by using this word, indicate a recognition that we are going through a process of maturity to reach an end goal.

Encouragement for the Journey

  • Holiness is because of salvation—not a condition for it.
  • It’s about loving God more than ourselves.
  • Failure isn’t falling when we try—it’s failing to try.
  • God enjoys us in our weakness—He knows our frame better than we do.

To hallow His name is to live in reverence, worship, and holiness—because His name is worthy.

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In Heaven

In Heaven

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Disciples’ Prayer 3 | In Heaven | Ep. 15
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The Disciples’ Prayer Series – Part 3

In Heaven: Understanding God’s Position and Nature

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He began with “Our Father in heaven.” Why that phrase? Why not just “Our Father”? The placement of “in heaven” is deliberate—it speaks to God’s exaltation, authority, and holiness, distinguishing Him from everything profane or common.

Heaven: God’s Throne and His Position as King

Scripture consistently defines heaven as God’s throne, emphasizing His position above all creation. Isaiah, David, Jesus, and even Stephen—the first Christian martyr—all affirm that God reigns from heaven. If God has a throne, then He must be King. And not just any king—He is King of Kings, the Most High, the Creator of heaven and earth.

The Paradox of God’s Nature

Here’s where things get profound: God is both transcendent and immanent. This means He is high above us yet draws near. He is incomprehensible and ineffable, yet He chooses to reveal Himself. The phrase “Our Father in heaven” captures this paradox perfectly—Father (close) / In Heaven (beyond us).

  • Transcendence: God’s ways are higher than ours, His thoughts beyond our understanding.
  • Immanence: Through Jesus, He dwells among us—Immanuel, God with us—and even within us.

Approaching God: Father and King

How do we approach such a God—so grand yet so personal? The Bible guides us:

  • With thanksgiving and praise – Enter His courts joyfully.
  • With songs of understanding – Worship that instructs and exalts.
  • With humility – Honor His holiness.
  • With listening hearts – Few words, open ears.

Our Position with Him

God, in His grace, has seated us with Christ in heavenly places. We are heirs of God, co-heirs with Christ, no longer slaves to sin, but victorious through Him.

And yet, does that diminish our need to worship? Absolutely not. If anything, understanding our honored position should increase our reverence for Him. Even the twenty-four elders, exalted in the heavenly vision of Revelation, cast their crowns and worship. The more we grasp God’s greatness, the more worship becomes our natural response.

The Conclusion: He is King, We are Worshipers

At the end of the day, God is King. He is exalted. He is worthy of worship. What does He ask of us? That we love Him and love others—for love fulfills all the commandments.

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Father

Father

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Disciples’ Prayer 2 | Father | Ep. 14
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The Disciples’ Prayer Series – Part 2

Praying “Father”: Embracing Our Identity and Relationship with God

Welcome back to The Disciples’ Prayer Series! We’ve explored the unity in addressing God as “Our” Father—now, let’s focus on the next word: “Father.”

Jesus taught us to pray this way for two powerful reasons: To reveal the Father in a way never understood before. To declare that we are sons of God.

Jesus: The Revelation of the Father

Throughout His ministry, Jesus unveiled the mystery of God’s nature. He declared, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” and emphasized, “No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Though fully God, Jesus chose not to operate in certain divine attributes (such as omnipresence or omniscience) during His earthly ministry. Instead, everything He did, He did as a man in obedience to the Father—showing us that we, too, can walk in obedience.

Sons Through Adoption

While Jesus is the only begotten Son, we become sons through adoption, empowered to cry, “Abba, Father!” This isn’t about physical gender but spiritual identity—both men and women inherit the promises of Christ.

As co-heirs with Him, we share in His inheritance: “God appointed Him heir of all things.” That means all things belong to us in Him, and we are raised up to reign with Christ!

Free from Slavery, Called to Serve

Being sons means we are not slaves to the law. Christ redeemed us so that we could live by faith, rather than striving under the law’s impossible demands.

Yet, as free people, we choose to serve—not out of obligation, but out of love. Unlike servants who work for acceptance, we serve because we already belong.

The Father’s Heart of Restoration

The Prodigal Son parable illustrates God’s heart: He doesn’t accept us as mere servants but embraces us fully as sons. The Father restored his son with a robe (honor), a ring (identity), sandals (freedom), and a feast (celebration)—a picture of our complete redemption.

If you pay close attention to the parable, you’ll see that when the younger son asked for his inheritance, the Father gave both of his sons their inheritance: the one who left and the one who stayed, but neither of them saw the Father rightly.

The younger brother wanted what was his without a relationship with the Father (until he repented). The older brother misunderstood his Father, working for what was already his (“I’ve slaved away for you.“). Jesus reminds us: “I no longer call you servants… Instead, I have called you friends.”

Sons Who Serve

Understanding our sonship is key: we don’t serve to earn God’s love—we serve because we already have it. The Father disciplines us as His beloved children, shaping us into His image.

One day, when Christ appears, we will be like Him!

Dive deeper into this truth through the full message, audio, and notes. Let’s embrace our identity and live in the freedom of sonship!

The Disciples' Prayer Series - Our

Our

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Disciples’ Prayer 1 | Our | Ep. 13
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The Disciples’ Prayer Series – Part 1

When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, he intentionally used the word “Our” in the opening line – “Our Father in heaven…” This wasn’t an accident.

By using “Our” instead of “My”, Jesus was encouraging a spirit of unity and community among his followers. In John 17, he prayed for his disciples to be one, just as he and the Father are one.

The message is clear – Jesus wants his followers to approach God together, with a shared sense of purpose, rather than as isolated individuals. Unity is at the heart of the Christian life.

As the body of Christ, we’re called to a profound oneness. When we achieve this oneness, it brings glory to God and empowers us to boldly further the gospel without fear.

The benefits of unity are immense. It allows us to better declare the second coming of Christ, just as John the Baptist did for the first. It brings corporate blessings like God’s anointing. And on an individual level, it fosters love and humility.

By maintaining one mind and one voice, we can more effectively glorify God and advance His kingdom. Unity is essential for experiencing the fullness of what God has for us – we can’t attain it alone, but must do so together, through humility and submission.

So let’s hold fast to the unity of the Spirit. When we do, we’ll never be alone. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are always with us, and so is the family of believers.

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The Disciples' Prayer Series

The Disciples’ Prayer Series Update

Exciting news about The Disciples’ Prayer Series!

If you’re familiar with this blog or attend my local church, where I serve as a teaching pastor, you may recall my teachings on The Disciples’ Prayer Series in 2014-2015. Although I taught the entire series, much of the audio was lost, and I couldn’t update the site beyond the ‘Forgive Us Our Debts’ message.

New Notes & Audio Coming

I’ve started teaching through the series again at my local church, and all new notes and audio will be archived here under the “New Disciples’ Prayer Series” category.

We are working very hard this time to ensure that none of the audio gets corrupted or lost, but of course there is no guarantee that there will be no technical difficulties.

Either way, I invite you to Subscribe to My Newsletter for updates to stay in the loop about all of this information. When you confirm your subscription, you will immediately be given download links for the Notes and Audio for the first lesson “Our” that I have not published yet on my site.

The Disciples’ Prayer Series Book

I have been updating the lessons in the series and working on turning them into a book. Though there’s no set publication date, I’ll occasionally update this site as I work on the manuscript. You may even see some sample chapters here. So, stick around.

Why are these lessons so important to me?

Every part of the prayer Jesus taught His disciples unveils profound truths about God’s character and our relationship with Him. These teachings are not just for information—they’re for transformation, helping us become more like Christ in our daily walk.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on these teachings. What insights have you gained from studying The Disciples’ Prayer?