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The Lord's Prayer Series: #3

     A Disciple’s Prayer

              Matthew 6:5-15

                2-3-2008

I. A Holy Reverence for God

A. His name is Holy – who He is

B.  His Name is to be Revered – How we honor Him

II.  The Name of the Lord

A. The Exemplary Names of God

Old Testament

El Shaddai              God Almighty          Exodus 6:3  

El Elyon                 God most high         Psalm 47:2-3

El Olam                 God of Eternity        Genesis 21:33

El Roi                    God who sees           Gen.16:13-14

Yahweh Yireh         The Lord Provides    Genesis 22:8,14

Yahweh Nissi          . . . my Banner        Exodus 17:15 

Yahweh Shalom      The Lord is Peace     Judges 6:24

Yahweh Tsidekenu . . .our Righteousness  Jer. 23:6

Yahweh Shammah The Lord is there       Ezekiel 48:35

Yahweh Qanah      His name is Jealous   Exodus 34:14

Emmanuel            God with Us             Isaiah 7:14

Yahweh                I Am who I Am         Exodus 3:13-15

New Testament

Savior                           Luke 2:11, 1 John 4:14

God our Savior              Jude 25

Lord                             600+

Alpha and Omega         Revelation 1:8

Lamb                            32 in Revelation

Morning Star                Revelation 22:7

Root                            Revelation 22:7

Offspring of David        Revelation 22:7

Jesus                            Matthew 1:1  (1200+)

B. The Principles of Praying in His Name

1. Prayer is Predicated on His Personal Attributes – see above notes on his name and nature

2. Prayer Promises His Presence  -  Matthew 18:20

3. Prayer brings Peace to the Anxious  -  Philippians 4:6

4. Prayer Provides an Opportunity for His Glory – John 14:13-14