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Journeying Together in Faith: Uniting Christians in Christ through the Lord’s Prayer and the Last Supper on the Path to Eternal Life is the title of a new booklet by Jito Vanualailai et al. It offers readers a profound exploration of two cornerstones of Christian worship, revealing how these practices can unify believers in a journey toward eternal life.
New insights presented in these pages unveil specific prayer times associated with the Lord’s Prayer, as well as an intentional rhythm in the observance of the Last Supper. Together, these practices forge a pathway that brings believers closer to Christ and to one another in faith.
The Lord’s Prayer, given by Jesus as a template for daily communion with God, holds timeless spiritual significance. Traditionally seen as a personal act of devotion, this prayer now takes on new dimensions with the discovery of precise times for recitation. These times reflect the final hours of Jesus’ suffering, inviting believers to enter into a deeper resonance with Christ’s journey, and providing a daily, intentional structure that embodies the devotion and surrender Jesus exemplified.
Similarly, the Last Supper, central to Christian fellowship, is explored here in relation to its frequency, revealing how its observance not only memorializes Jesus’ sacrifice but also strengthens the unity of His followers. This enriched understanding of the Last Supper ties individual devotion with communal worship, mirroring the bond Jesus established with His disciples at His last meal.
In presenting these new findings, this booklet guides believers to walk a unified path of faith. By following the prayer times of the Lord’s Prayer and engaging in the renewed observance of the Last Supper, readers are invited to join a continuous, sacred rhythm that leads toward “Life Eternity,” aligning their lives with Christ’s own journey and the eternal promise it holds.
18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
It is clear from verse 19 that Jesus, in giving the “keys of the kingdom of heaven to Peter”, approves of Peter in (1) proclaiming the gospel (opening the kingdom to believers), and (2) exercising discipline and judgment (forbidding and permitting practices and teachings).
One of the very first things that Peter taught was the definition of Jesus’ Church, describing it as a community of believers referred to as “living stones” being built into a spiritual house, with Christ as the cornerstone.
The Church as a Spiritual Building (1 Peter 2:4-8)
Peter writes:”As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood…” (1 Peter 2:4-5).
Peter emphasizes that Jesus is the “cornerstone” (1 Peter 2:6-8), the foundation upon which the Church is ultimately built.
6 For in Scripture it says:
“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”
7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”
8 and, “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.”
They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.
The theme of The Church as a Spiritual Building in 1 Peter 2:4-8 aligns closely with Jesus’ teaching to the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:21-24. Both passages emphasize the transition from worship tied to physical locations to a spiritual and faith-centered relationship with God.
Key Parallels Between 1 Peter 2:4-8 and John 4:21-24:
Jesus’ Teaching to the Samaritan Woman:
John 4:21-24:“Believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. … Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
Theme:
Jesus emphasizes that true worship is no longer tied to physical locations (e.g., Mount Gerizim or Jerusalem) but is based on worship “in Spirit and truth.”
The focus shifts to a spiritual relationship with God, accessible to all through faith.
Peter’s Description of the Church as a Spiritual House:
1 Peter 2:4-8:“… you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
Theme:
Believers are described as “living stones,” forming a “spiritual house” built on Christ, the cornerstone.
Worship becomes an offering of spiritual sacrifices, aligning with God’s will rather than physical rituals or temple-based worship.
“My Church”
From Matthew 16:18, it is clear that the expression “my church” is referring to Jesus Christ’s Church. The Greek expression for “Jesus Christ’s Church” is:
ἡ ἐκκλησία τοῦ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ (hē ekklēsia tou Iēsou Christou)
The total value of this expression is 3440, as shown in the table below:
#
Greek
English
Greek Value
Cumulative
1
ἡ (hē)
The
8
8
2
ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia)
Church
294
302
3
τοῦ (tou)
of [the]
770
1072
4
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Jesus
688
1760
5
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Christ
1680
3440
It is astonishing that the that Carmichael Lambda function evaluated at 3440 is exactly 168, which is the identifier of the Lord’s Prayer in the Gospel of Luke. Indeed, the name “Christ” itself carries the number 168, given that the equivalent Greek word, Χριστοῦ, has the value 1680=168 x 10.
The implication is astounding. Jesus Christ named His very own Church after His prayer!
Conclusion: The Church of Jesus Christ, referred to in Matthew 16:18, is the spiritual body of believers (a visible, Spirit-filled community of believers), worshiping the Father in spirit and truth, and united by faith in Jesus Christ through the Lord’s Prayer (and by, extension, the Last Supper).
Psalm 118 is a joyful declaration of God’s steadfast love and the triumph of His righteousness. This psalm is a part of the Hallel, a series of psalms (Psalms 113–118) traditionally sung during Jewish festivals, particularly Passover. It is a communal and personal celebration of deliverance and thanksgiving to the Lord.
Verse 16 reads (NIV) : The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
Since the Book of Psalms is the 19th book of the Bible, the identifier of the verse is (19+118+16=153).
Conclusion: When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we declare that the Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
In the Lord’s Prayer, we say, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). This petition acknowledges God’s supreme authority and power to accomplish His will. Similarly, Psalm 118:16 exalts the Lord’s “right hand,” a symbol of His sovereignty, which performs “mighty things” to fulfill His divine will.
Removing the diacritics, full stops, commas, brackets, and other non-Greek letters (such as *, ⧼ and ⧽ ), mapping ῷ to ωι and ῃ to ηι (used in calculating standard isopsephy), and starting from Πάτερ in verse 9, we obtain the following table, with the number of Greek words and letters.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever Amen
Astonishingly, the total number of Greek letters is 315. In our book, The Lord’s Prayer: A Mathematician’s Creed, we showed that Jesus died at 3.15pm. The relationship betweem the Lord’s Prayer and the number 153 hence follows.
Conclusion. The Lord’s Prayer is the 153 net that brings all God’s chosen people to the feet of His Son, Jesus Christ, to judge in the last days.
The entirety of Psalm 79 astonishingly points to the Lord’s Prayer. Here’s the table for Psalm 79, including the verse enumeration, verse citations, verse texts, identifiers for each verse, and their accumulated sums:
No.
Verse
Text
Identifier
Accumulated Sum
1
Psalm 79:1
O God, the nations have come into your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple; they have laid Jerusalem in ruins.
99
99
2
Psalm 79:2
They have given the bodies of your servants to the birds of the heavens for food, the flesh of your faithful to the beasts of the earth.
100
199
3
Psalm 79:3
They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there was no one to bury them.
101
300
4
Psalm 79:4
We have become a taunt to our neighbors, mocked and derided by those around us.
102
402
5
Psalm 79:5
How long, O LORD? Will you be angry forever? Will your jealousy burn like fire?
103
505
6
Psalm 79:6
Pour out your wrath on the nations that do not know you, and on the kingdoms that do not call upon your name!
104
609
7
Psalm 79:7
For they have devoured Jacob and laid waste his habitation.
105
714
8
Psalm 79:8
Do not remember against us our former iniquities; let your compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low.
106
820
9
Psalm 79:9
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name’s sake!
107
927
10
Psalm 79:10
Why should the nations say, ‘Where is their God?’ Let the avenging of the outpoured blood of your servants be known among the nations before our eyes!
108
1035
11
Psalm 79:11
Let the groans of the prisoners come before you; according to your great power, preserve those doomed to die!
109
1144
12
Psalm 79:12
Return sevenfold into the lap of our neighbors the taunts with which they have taunted you, O Lord!
110
1254
13
Psalm 79:13
But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise.
111
1365
There are 16 divisors of 1365, namely, {1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 15, 21, 35, 39, 65, 91, 105, 195, 273, 455, 1365}. The sum of the divisors is 2688. Hence, the arithmetic mean of the divisors is 2688/16 = 168. Since 168 is the identifier of the Lord’s Prayer in the Gospel of Luke, the themes and moral lessons of Psalm 79 are encapsulated by the Lord’s Prayer.
Discussion
The themes and moral lessons of Psalm 79 center on the relationship between the community and God during times of extreme adversity. They teach the importance of turning to God in honest lament, seeking justice from a divine perspective, acknowledging communal and ancestral sins, and understanding the broader implications of God’s actions for His global reputation. Additionally, they reinforce the value of praising God for His deliverance and faithfulness, emphasizing a stance of gratitude and recognition of God’s mercy. They connect well with several elements of the Lord’s Prayer, offering a deeper understanding of how these scriptures complement each other in the broader context of faith and reliance on God.
Acknowledgment of God’s Sovereignty
Psalm 79. The Psalmist begins by acknowledging the devastation brought upon by foreign nations, yet it is clear that they turn to God as the ultimate authority and deliverer.
Lord’s Prayer. This is echoed in the opening of the Lord’s Prayer with “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,” which recognizes God’s ultimate sovereignty over all things.
Seeking Deliverance and God’s Kingdom
Psalm 79. The Psalm appeals to God for deliverance from enemies and for the manifestation of His justice and mercy, showing reliance on God’s power to save.
Lord’s Prayer. Similarly, the prayer includes “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven,” seeking God’s righteous rule and divine intervention in the world.
Request for Forgiveness
Psalm 79. The Psalmist pleads for forgiveness for past sins, recognizing that their current plight might be a consequence of these actions. They seek reconciliation and mercy.
Lord’s Prayer. This aspect aligns with “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors,” emphasizing the need for divine forgiveness and the importance of forgiving others as a reflection of God’s forgiveness.
Protection from Evil
Psalm 79. The psalm ends with a plea for protection and deliverance from the evils that have befallen the people, hoping that God will not let their foes triumph over them permanently.
Lord’s Prayer. This is paralleled in “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one,” where there is a petition for guidance away from sin and protection from evil influences.
Call for Justice and Retribution
Psalm 79. The psalm specifically asks for God’s retribution against those who have wronged them, reflecting a desire for divine justice to prevail.
Lord’s Prayer. While the Lord’s Prayer does not explicitly call for retribution, the appeal for God’s kingdom and will implies a restoration of justice according to divine standards.
Conclusion with Praise and Hope
Psalm 79. Despite the lament and pleas for help, the Psalm concludes with a vow to give thanks and praise to God forever, showing trust in God’s faithfulness.
Lord’s Prayer. The prayer also concludes with a doxology in some traditions: “For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” This encapsulates the praise and acknowledgment of God’s eternal sovereignty and power.
Integration
Both Psalm 79 and the Lord’s Prayer encapsulate a profound reliance on God in times of distress, a plea for divine intervention, and an acknowledgment of God’s rule. They collectively teach about the relationship between human vulnerability, divine power, and the role of faith in navigating life’s challenges. Through these prayers, believers are reminded of the importance of turning to God, seeking His justice, and trusting in His eternal goodness and mercy.
The Lord's Prayer: A Mathematician's Creed 