Bible Study

Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon:

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Sermon Notes:

Introduction

• Illustration: Gift wrapping → multiple boxes → unwrapping reveals more gifts.

• God gives Moses the gift of His name.

• Like unwrapping a gift, we discover multiple blessings within God’s name.

Context (Ex. 3:10 –13)

• God calls Moses: “I will send you to Pharaoh.”

• Moses: “Who am I?” (hesitant, insecure).

• God’s answer: “I will be with you… here is my name.”

The Gift of God’s Name – Five Blessings

1. Presence (vv. 12, 14–15)

• Name: “I AM WHO I AM” → Yahweh (“HE IS”).

• God’s most foundational truth: He exists, eternal, absolute.

• His presence goes with us. Pharaoh = nothing compared to Yahweh, the One Who Is.

2. Personal (v. 15)

• God shares His covenant name, Yahweh.

• Illustration: King Charles → “Call me Chuck.”

• A privilege of intimacy. God’s name = invitation into covenant relationship.

3. Promises (vv. 16–17)

• A “good name” = trustworthy reputation (Prov. 22:1).

• God’s name = tied to His promises.

• Example: Exodus 6 – “I am Yahweh… I will bring you out… I will redeem you… I am Yahweh.”

• Yahweh = Promise-making, Promise-keeping God.

4. Power (vv. 19–21)

• Pharaoh will not let Israel go “unless compelled by a mighty hand.”

• Yahweh demonstrates power through plagues, Passover, Red Sea.

• Yahweh reigns over nations, nature, life, death.

• Subtle power too: influencing Egyptian hearts to give Israel gold & silver.

5. Plan (John 8:58 ; Phil. 2:9–11)

• Yahweh was not the final revelation.

• Jesus claims: “Before Abraham was, I AM.”

• In Jesus, Yahweh’s name is fulfilled and exalted.

• “At the name of Jesus every knee will bow…”

Applications

1. Cherish the Gift – Don’t misuse the Name

• Commandment: “Do not take Yahweh’s name in vain.” (Ex. 20:7)

• God’s name is sacred → not to be used flippantly.

• Use His name with reverence, worship, love, gratitude.

2. Call on the Name – Especially in Mission

• God gave Moses His name to empower mission.

• Jesus: “Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it.” (John 14:12 –14)

• We carry the name of Jesus into brokenness, suffering, and mission.

Discussion Questions:

1. Someone has observed: "the larger God is in our hearts, the smaller our problems seem." Do you agree or disagree? How might the meaning of God's name "I AM/Yahweh" help us magnify the greatness of God?
2. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray "hallowed be your name."  What does it mean to pray these words? How does it connect to the gift of God's name? What are different ways we can apply that prayer petition today?
3. Can you think of times when God displayed his power in your life - either overtly or subtly?
4. Give examples of misusing the gift of God's names (God, the LORD, Jesus, etc).
5. Why is the context of mission important for asking for things in Jesus' name (see John 14:12-14)?

Questions?

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