Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 47
Q & A 122
Q. What does the first request mean?
A. “Hallowed be your name” means,
Help us to really know you,*1 to bless, worship, and praise you for all your works and for all that shines forth from them:your almighty power, wisdom, kindness, justice, mercy, and truth.*2
And it means,
Help us to direct all our living — what we think, say, and do — so that your name will never be blasphemed because of us but always honored and praised.*3
*1 Jer. 9:23-24; 31:33-34; Matt. 16:17; John 17:3
*2 Ex. 34:5-8; Ps. 145; Jer. 32:16-20; Luke 1:46-55, 68-75; Rom. 11:33-36
*3 Ps. 115:1; Matt. 5:16
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