WEEK 2 - OUTLINE
“Hallowed Be Your Name”
Theme: Putting God in His Place
Memory Verse: Matthew 6:9
"Our Father in heaven, __________________ be Your name."
Supporting Scriptures
Psalm 34:3
Psalm 96:8–9
Isaiah 6:1–5
Exodus 3:13–15
Philippians 2:9–11
Revelation 4:8–11
BIG IDEA
Prayer begins by making much of __________ before we ask God to make much of __________.
REVIEW
Last Week
Who are we talking to?
Our __________________.
This Week
How should we approach Him?
"__________________ be Your name."
NOTES
Point 1
"Hallowed" Means Treated as Holy
"Hallowed" means to regard something as __________________, set apart, sacred, and worthy of __________________.
Jesus is teaching us to pray:
"God, let Your name be treated as __________________."
God does not become more holy because we worship Him. Instead, worship makes our view of God __________________.
Notes
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Point 2
God's Name Represents His Character
In Scripture, God's name represents His:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
When Jesus says, "Hallowed be Your name,"
He is praying:
"God, let who You are be __________________."
Psalm 34:3
"Oh, magnify the Lord with me..."
Worship is like a __________________.
It doesn't make God bigger.
It makes our awareness of God __________________. Notes
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Point 3
What We Magnify Determines What We Fear
Whatever gets bigger in your __________________ gets bigger in your __________________. If your problem becomes bigger than God, you will __________________.
If God becomes bigger than your problem, you will __________________.
Worship isn't pretending problems don't exist.
It is remembering that God is __________________ than our problems.
Notes
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Point 4
We Don't Just Hallow God's Name in Church
Our lives should bring __________________ to God's name. The way we...
Work
Speak
Treat our family
Handle money
Treat others
...all either bring __________________ or __________________ to God's name. Matthew 5:16 reminds us that our lives should point others to our __________________.
Notes
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DISCUSSION
What does "Hallowed be Your name" mean in your own words?___________________________________
What's the difference between admiring God and honoring God?________________________________
What tends to become "bigger" in your mind when you're under pressure?_________________________
How does worship change your perspective?______________________________________________
What are some things that compete with God for your attention and affection?______________________________________________
What does it look like to hallow God's name at work or school?____________________________________
What does it look like to hallow God's name in your home?________________________________________
If someone only knew God by watching your life, what would they learn about Him?______________________________________________
PERSONAL APPLICATION What Have I Been Magnifying?
I've Been Magnifying...
☐ My problems ☐ My fears
☐ My finances ☐ My future
☐ My relationships ☐ My circumstances
☐ My insecurities ☐ Other:________________________
What Do I Need to Remember About God?
God is...
☐ Faithful
☐ Present
☐ Holy
☐ Good
☐ Sovereign
☐ Compassionate
☐ Trustworthy
Other:______________________________________________
This Week's Challenge
For one week, begin your prayers without asking God for anything. Instead, spend time simply declaring who God is.
Complete these statements throughout the week:
God, You are ____________________________.
God, You are ____________________________.
God, You are ____________________________.
God, You are ____________________________.
God, You are ____________________________.
Closing Prayer
Father, __________________ be Your name.
