Who was John Mark in the Bible?

Mark, John ( Ἰωάννης , Iōánnēs ) represents his Jewish, Mark ( Μάρκος , Márkos ) his Roman name.  Mark is the author of the second Gospel, the son of Mary, Barnabas’ sister, who ministered to Christ, and whose house in Jerusalem was a place of resort for the disciples of Christ after the resurrection; accompanied Paul and his uncle on… Continue reading Who was John Mark in the Bible?

What does ‘hallowed be thy name’ in the Lord’s Prayer mean?

Answer: The Lord’s Prayer, recorded in Matthew 6, begins with “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9). To hallow something is to make it holy or separate it or sanctify it. Jesus taught His followers to pray that God the Father would “hallow” His name. Significantly, this request comes first. It is of primary importance… Continue reading What does ‘hallowed be thy name’ in the Lord’s Prayer mean?