Sermon: The Christian's Greatest Prayer, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 47, Question 122, Psalm 99:1-5
John H. Johnson, Tyler Orthodox Presbyterian Church
2023-04-16
HEIDELBERG CATECHISM
PART 3: OUR THANKFULNESS: LORD'S DAY 32-52
LORD'S DAY 47: Question 122
Q122. What is the first petition?
A. Hallowed be Thy Name. That is: Grant us first of all that we may rightly know Thee,[1] and sanctify, glorify, and praise Thee in all Thy works, in which shine forth Thy almighty power, wisdom, goodness, righteousness, mercy, and truth.[2] Grant us also that we may so direct our whole life-- our thoughts, words, and actions-- that Thy Name is not blasphemed because of us but always honoured 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. |
