The J.John & Tom Wright Podcast The Lord's Prayer (Ep. 4)
Jun 6, 2025
They walk through the Lord's Prayer line by line, unpacking biblical imagery like Exodus and resurrection. They explore calling God Father, what 'in heaven' means, and the power of God's name. Conversation covers prayer's purpose, persistence, spiritual testing, and the reality of evil opposing God's work.
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Hallowing Name Connects To Divine Authority
- 'Hallowed be thy name' appeals to the power of God's name (Yahweh) as the reliable creator who will put things right.
- Tom connects Old Testament naming practices to New Testament authority at the name of Jesus.
Avoid Casual Use Of God’s Name
- Avoid casual, disrespectful use of God's name; treating Jesus' name as a swear word should 'hit us in the gut.'
- Tom warns this applies to Jesus and the Spirit as well, urging reverent speech about Christ.
Blaspheming Spirit Cuts You Off From The Spirit
- Blaspheming the Spirit means mistaking Spirit-work for demonic activity and thereby shutting oneself off from the Spirit's reach.
- Tom explains this as analytically cutting off the possibility of being reached by God's Spirit.
