GTA - More to Chew On

Part 2 - RECOGNITION

"Hallowed be Your name."

What is profanity?

PRO: in front of FANE: the temple

What does it mean to "take in vain"?

TAKE: to carry or bear IN VAIN: to make useless, ineffective or empty

How we misuse God's name:

Using God's name to insult (James 3:3,6,8)

Using God's name insincerely (Leviticus 19:12)

Using God's name to intimidate (Jeremiah 23:16-17)

Using God's name to impress (Matthew 6:7; Psalm 78:36)

How do we recognize His name?

The Lord is present: YHWH SHAMMA - He is there when I need Him. (Matthew 1:23)

The Lord is my provider: YHWH JIREH - He will meet my needs. (Genesis 22:14)

The Lord is my peace: YHWH SHALOM - He wants to calm my fears. (Judges 6:24)

The Lord is my banner: YHWH NISSI - He wants me to win. (Exodus 17:15)

The Lord is my salvation: YHWH YESHUA - He will save me. (Psalm 27:1)

How do we recognize His name accurately?

Revere God's name continually (Psalm 29:2)

Represent God's name clearly (2 Timothy 2:19)

Rely on God's name completely (Psalm 33:21)

"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

"... that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." John 20:31

OPEN DIALOGUE QUESTIONS:

Is it possible that I have not recognized who You really are?

Have I lost the sense of Your holiness, majesty and power?

How can I get that back? Can You help me with that?

In what ways am I not seeing You in the way you want me to?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

In what ways do I tend to misuse God’s name?

Is it possible that this is because I’m not recognizing Him? What causes that?

What are some ways God is working in my life? Be specific and detailed.

In what specific ways can I revere, represent and rely on God’s name?