Don’t misuse God’s name – take it seriously Ex.20:7; 3:13-17; 6:2-8

1. The name/character of God

a. Descriptions of God

1. From creation – lion, eagle , hen etc

2. From human life – husband, father, mother, shepherd, king, judge etc

b. Names of God – linked to his acts

c. Name of God - Yahweh

Name of God – Yahweh Ex.3:13-17; 6:2-8

The scribes wrote YHWH

In the name we see that God is:-

1. The eternally active God – 3:14

2. The covenant God – 3:15,16

He is with his people & for his people

3. The saving God – 3:16,17; 6:5-8

d. The full revelation in Jesus – Mt.1:21,23

2. Misusing/honouring God’s name

a. Don’t misuse God’s name

1. Empty worship –Is.1:12-14;Mal.1:10,11

2. Bad language

3. Name-dropping

4. Broken promises

5. Unholy lives

b. Honouring God’s name

1. Praise of God’s character

a. Our Father

b. Holy – “Hallowed be your name”

2. Meditating on God’s character

3. Loving God’s character

4. Trusting God’s character

5. Praying in Jesus’ name

Honouring God’s name

6. Obeying God

7. Sharing the Gospel

8. Displaying God’s character

Paul’s love of God – Rom.11:33-36; 1Tim.1:17 etc