The Big 10: Holy Language

First Commandment: Exclusive Religion: Worship Me Alone

This week: God’s Unchangeability

Second Commandment: Focused Worship: Don’t Create Images of God

Command #2: How to Worship

Third Commandment: Reverend Relationship: Carry God’s Name Carefully

Command #3: How to

‘Take’

“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

‘Take’

Lift up/carry/bear/walk around

Shall not lift up/carry/bear/walk around

“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

Sun glasses

Sun glasses- I wear them thoughtlessly.

Different than my phone!

Sun glasses- I wear them thoughtlessly. Different than my phone!

Revelation

Wallet:

Tucked safe

“You shall not lift up the name of the Lord your God laššāwʾ”

Don’t lose it. If you do, it creates anxiety!

Phone

‘Vain’

unreal/worthless/thoughtlessly

Don’t present the name of the Lord as empty.

Don’t walk around with God’s name like you would something useless

Don’t present the name of the Lord as empty,

Idol: Don’t treat God’s name like an idol!

: Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.

and does not swear deceitfully.

Word used FOR idols: : “He who has not lifted his mind to an ‘idol’.

3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?

Who may stand in his holy place?

4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,

who does not trust [lift up] in an idol

or swear by a false god.

Idols reduced God’s reputation:

CHRISTian

Different than sunglasses

‘Name’

What is meant by name?

Narrow Scope:

: Three names around the Verb ‘To Be’

“I am Who I Am”

I am what I am

I will be what I will be

Emphasis on Unchangeability

“I AM has sent me to you”

YHWH is not so much “I am” but “He is” He shall be who he shall be. His perspective and our perspective.

YHWH

YHWH: Revealed to Moses his name

Point of His Name:

YHWH: Revealed to Moses his name

God can’t be Moved. He’s unchanging. He’s the ultra-consistent being.

Broader Scope:

Don’t liftup God’s name as useless. Don’t bear God’s name as if it was an afterthought. Don’t carry God’s name carelessly. Don’t treat God’s name like an idol that you can pick up and pick down and use at your discretion!

ReputationHis Name is in Relationship with US! YHWH is a relationship name. And so in relation with God’s people, God’s name means something more than just his name. It’s his reputation!

His Name is in Relationship with US! YHWH is a relationship name.

You have insulted my name! My name represents me!

Application of Narrow Scope:

You can’t pick it up and put it down like like idols.

Imagine Worldview of Idols.

God’s Covenant Name

: Three names around the Verb ‘To Be’

I am who I am

I am

YHWH is not so much “I am” but “He is” He shall be who he shall be. His perspective and our perspective.

Other Names:

We are the ones who change!

Other Names:

Elohim: The almighty ruler (revelation), to who everything is subject, and how to whom we are a servant (response).

Shedai, el Shadaià It stresses the greatness of God, it is not an object of fear, but as a source of blessing and comfort (revelation).

Jealous

Sum:

Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion: “We ought to be so disposed in mind and speech that we neither think nor say anything concerning God and his mysteries, without reverence and much soberness; that in estimating his works we conceive nothing but what is honorable to him” (2.8.22).

Carry God’s Name Carefully

Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion: “We ought to be so disposed in mind and speech that we neither think nor say anything concerning God and his mysteries, without reverence and much soberness; that in estimating his works we conceive nothing but what is honorable to him” (2.8.22).

Jews reverence for God’s name as a guide

You can’t pick it up and put it down like like idols.

Can’t take God wherever you go. He’s already there.

Can’t treat him like a force, but more like a Respected Authority.

Jews reverence for God’s name as a guide

Imagine Worldview of Idols.

You bear God’s Name wherever you are!

Narrow Scope:

Name=Reputation

Jews reverence for God’s name as a guide

Don’t speak God’s name

Don’t write God’s name

Today Jews refer to God as Hashem (‘the name’)

"I swear to God”

God is, and so that means He can’t be.

God’s Covenant Name

“Jesus” “Christ”

“Oh my gosh” “Jeez” “Jee wizz”

“Don’t want to mess with what’s hallowed, man!”

. Solomon wrote, “I intend… to build a temple (and catch this) for the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD told my father David, when he said, ‘Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.”

God stamped his name on the temple, and, at the same time, lived in the temple. It’s as if God says, “Where my name is, I am also.”

. Solomon wrote, “I intend… to build a temple (and catch this) for the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD told my father David, when he said, ‘Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.” God stamped his name on the temple, and, at the same time, lived in the temple. It’s as if God says, “Where my name is, I am also.” “Where I put my name, I am present there also.”

: “Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel in which to put his Name.”

God stamped his name on the temple, and, at the same time, lived in the temple. It’s as if God says, “Where my name is, I am also.”

In , the Apostle John sees a vision of Jesus with every single one of his chosen ones: “Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb (Jesus), standing on Mount Zion and with him 144,000 who had [the Lamb’s] name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.”

Broader Scope:

Oh gosh...

Ownership!

You have insulted my name! My name represents me!

Broader Scope:

You have insulted my name! My name represents me!

Don’t take my relationship with you thoughtlessly.

Don’t

Oh my gosh vs. Oh my God

Don’t take my relationship with you thoughtlessly.

Don’t lift up reputation as useless. Don’t bear God’s name as if it was an afterthought. Don’t carry God’s name carelessly. Don’t treat God’s name like an idol that you can pick up and pick down and use at your discretion!

Ownership!

: Three names

Ownership!

Name is Holy, Totally Other, that’s Branded into Us!

Like last name: Risky business because you don’t know what they’re going to do with your name!

I am who I am

Tattooed!

Name is Holy, Totally Other, that’s Branded into Us!

Baptism:

Baptized into the Name!

God put His Reputation onto the Church

Bearing God’s Image is different than bearing God’s name!

I am

Image vs. Name: All of humanity bears God’s image, but not all of humanity bears God’s name!

YHWH is not so much “I am” but “He is” He shall be who he shall be. His perspective and our perspective.

The “aseity” of God “self-existance of God.” There is no qualification. It may point also to his eternity.

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John Before Abraham, ‘I am.’ Jesus identifies himself with God and that he is always was.

“For the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name”

Berkhof points out that attributes of God is always in relation with us. God’s unchangeableness is always consistency and relationship to us.

We are the ones who change!

“For the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name”

Other Names:

Elohim: The almighty ruler (revelation), to who everything is subject, and how to whom we are a servant (response).

Reason why He doesn’t hold anyone guiltless??

Name=Reputation

Shedai, el Shadaià It stresses the greatness of God, it is not an object of fear, but as a source of blessing and comfort (revelation).

Why So Serious?

Example of stoning of someone who misused God’s Name

God Placed his Reputation onto Israel

. Solomon wrote, “I intend… to build a temple (and catch this) for the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD told my father David, when he said, ‘Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.” God stamped his name on the temple, and, at the same time, lived in the temple. It’s as if God says, “Where my name is, I am also.” “Where I put my name, I am present there also.”

: “Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel in which to put his Name.”

In , the Apostle John sees a vision of Jesus with every single one of his chosen ones. It’s a miraculous image. John says, “Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb (Jesus), standing on Mount Zion and with him 144,000,” which basically means every single one of his followers” who had [the Lamb’s] name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.” Smack dap right here, Jesus, the Father, for all to see, for eternity.

God Put his Reputation onto Jesus:

Reason why He doesn’t hold anyone guiltless??

In terms of format, there are 10 devotionals within each section. The goal would be to read 10 devotionals in between those 2 weeks. That’s an ambitious goal, but it’s a target that has flexibility.

Death Penalty!

About belonging! We were purchased and then branded!

Christ bore the weight of the guilt of Israel.

What does it mean to bear, carry, lift up God’s name from this broader scope?

As God, He was lifted up, he bore, he carried the guilt for all those who took his name in vain.

Where we bring our bodies, so goes God’s reputation! God’s name is hallow!

: And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus

The Church

17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus

Bearing God’s Image is different than bearing God’s name!

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Negative:

Bearing God’s Image is different than bearing God’s name!

Not about your reputation! It’s about God’s reputation?

Negative:

Don’t put yourself in jeopardizing situations that would damage God’s reputation

Image vs. Name: All of humanity bears God’s image, but not all of humanity bears God’s name!

Casinos

Clubs

Our sin is an affront to God’s Reputation!

Positive

Baptist: Brought into God’s Name!

Christians need to be in politics!

Christians need to be judges

Christians need to be software engineers, and teachers, CIO’s and stay-at-home moms. We need nurses, technicians. Where you are, so goes God’s reputation!

Integrity

Honestly

Excellence

Character

Holiness: Don’t participate in the things in the office that isn’t accurately representing God’s Name.

Failed Attempt:

WWJD bracelets. Question of legalism...

HDIFJ? How do I follow Jesus?

HDIRGR? How do I Reveal God’s reputation?

RTDTONMF: Remember The divine tattoo on my forehead!

Mariano Rivera:

Mariono Revera:

“I am a Christian, so I don’t listen to that music.” But I love those guys!

When asked how many times he’d seen Metallica perform, Rivera said, “With all due respect to the guys, I’ve never been to one of them… As a Christian, with all due respect to Metallica, I don’t listen to that kind of music.”

Clip of Metalica saying congratulations.

When asked how many times he’d seen Metallica perform, Rivera said, “With all due respect to the guys, I’ve never been to one of them… As a Christian, with all due respect to Metallica, I don’t listen to that kind of music.”

“I have so much respect for those guys. I met them, and they are great people… With everything that they have done, being there for me at the moment that I retire, it was amazing.”

Christians:

Integrity

Honestly

Excellence

Character

Holiness: Don’t participate in the things in the office that isn’t accurately representing God’s Name.

Reputation is at stake because God’s reputation is on a stake!

Death Penalty!

Christ bore the weight of the guilt of Israel.

As God, He was lifted up, he bore, he carried the guilt for all those who took his name in vain.

: May God make you worthy of his calling and may [He] fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you... and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the Light of the World, the Good Shepherd, the Gate, the Vine, the Great I AM, and Immanuel. Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ, the Saviour, the Lord of lords, the King of kings, the Son of God and Son of Man, the First and Last, Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the end. Jesus is the Sacrificial Lamb and the Great White Rider- he’s the cornerstone, capstone, the Living Rock, the Bread of Life, The Way, The Truth, and The Life, the Prince of Peace- Everlasting God!

This week: God’s Unchangeability

: Three names

a. I am who I am

I am who I am

b. I am

I am

c. YHWH is not so much “I am” but “He is” He shall be who he shall be. His perspective and our perspective.

YHWH is not so much “I am” but “He is” He shall be who he shall be. His perspective and our perspective.

The “aseity” of God “self-existance of God.” There is no qualification. It may point also to his eternity.

John Before Abraham, ‘I am.’ Jesus identifies himself with God and that he is always was.

Berkhof points out that attributes of God is always in relation with us. God’s unchangeableness is always consistency and relationship to us.

- Berkhof points out that attributes of God is always in relation with us. God’s unchangeableness is always consistency and relationship to us.

We are the ones who change!

Other Names:

Elohim: The almighty ruler (revelation), to who everything is subject, and how to whom we are a servant (response).

Shedai, el Shadaià It stresses the greatness of God, it is not an object of fear, but as a source of blessing and comfort (revelation).

God wants to put His name into things

. Solomon wrote, “I intend… to build a temple (and catch this) for the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD told my father David, when he said, ‘Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.” God stamped his name on the temple, and, at the same time, lived in the temple. It’s as if God says, “Where my name is, I am also.” “Where I put my name, I am present there also.”

b. : “Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel in which to put his Name.”

: “Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel in which to put his Name.”

In , the Apostle John sees a vision of Jesus with every single one of his chosen ones. It’s a miraculous image. John says, “Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb (Jesus), standing on Mount Zion and with him 144,000,” which basically means every single one of his followers” who had [the Lamb’s] name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.” Smack dap right here, Jesus, the Father, for all to see, for eternity.

Baptism: I baptize you into the Name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Don’t take the name of the Lord your God in vain

Mark Adrian Immanuel

Deacon Thomas:

Ava Mae

Clay Davis

God’s Name is about relationship

His unchangableness within relationship

Steady, no drama

God’s Name is about God’s Reputation

God’s Name is something that we bear

God’s Covenant Name

: Three names around the Verb ‘To Be’

I am who I am

I am

YHWH is not so much “I am” but “He is” He shall be who he shall be. His perspective and our perspective.

Other Names:

Elohim: The almighty ruler (revelation), to who everything is subject, and how to whom we are a servant (response).

Shedai, el Shadaià It stresses the greatness of God, it is not an object of fear, but as a source of blessing and comfort (revelation).

Other Notes:

Only God’s people called him by his real name

The Big 10: Holy Language

Introduction:

Part I: You Shall Not Take the Name of the Lord your God in Vain

Part II: Large Scope: Living within the Name

God Puts His Name in Us

Application:

Conclusion:

The Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

The Big 10: Holy Language

Introduction:

Part I: You Shall Not Take the Name of the Lord your God in Vain

Part II: Large Scope: Living within the Name

God Puts His Name in Us

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Application:

Conclusion:

The Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.