Exodus 20:7

1. What is the significance of God’s name?

God’s Name is…Personal, Powerful, Pictorial, and Possessive.

YHWH = LORD

Isaiah 57:15 Holy

Isaiah 9:6 Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Matthew 1:21 Savior - Yeshua - Jesus

Revelation 19:16 King of Kings, Lord of Lords

Revelation 21:6 Alpha and Omega

2. What does it mean to take God’s name in vain?

-Heart is empty of affections for God, His name.

-Words, statements about God,

3. How do we honor the name of God?

4. What are the consequences of taking God’s name in vain?

What an incredible gift to take the name of the LORD!

Treat that gift with the honor, care, reverence, & affection that it deserves.

Exodus 20:4-6

The first commandment is about WHO we worship.

The second commandment is about HOW we worship.

The Second Commandment

1. The Rule is Rooted in Us v.4

2. The Reason is Rooted in Him v.5

3. The Results are Reaped by Our Children v.6

It is a dangerous thing to make an idol.  It is even deadlier to make an idol and claim it is an act of worship to the One true living God.

Consider Him.

Consider His Spirit’s Presence.

Consider His Word as it is Preached.

Consider the Image of God you are bearing.

Exodus 20:1-3

The First Commandment is about…

1. His Preeminence over their Lives

2. His Pursuit of their Lives

3. His Performance in their Lives

4. His Priority for their Lives

Our idols do not need to be forged from earrings to constitute a spiritual danger to us. They appear whenever we exchange “the glory of the immortal God” for anything in the created order.

Who/what do you love most?

Who/what do you trust most?

Who/what do you serve most?

Exodus 19

The people of God should be different.

The people of God are marked by…

1. Covenant v.1-8

       A.Two parts to the Covenant:

• You will have a special relationship WITH me.

• You will have a special responsibility FOR me.

2. Consecration v.9-15

3. Communion v.16-25

How is your end of the covenant?

Your consecration?

Your communion?

We celebrate our risen King in a deeply divided world

Two truths about every division we see:

• They involve real people

Acts 10:28-43

Essentials of Easter’s Invitation...

1. The List is Comprehensive v. 34-35

2. The Host is Commendable v. 36-39a

3. The Cost is Covered v. 39b-41

4. The Event is Coming v. 42-43a

5. The RSVP is Crucial v. 43b

There are at least 5 people here today:

• The Devoted-Saved And Strong

• The Discouraged- Saved But Struggling

• The Distant- Saved But Sinful

• The Deceived- Supportive Not Surrendered

• The Doubtful-Skeptical, scared, or selfish

His RSVP only has two options:

Great are You Lord

Or

I’ll face life and death on my own

Acts 4:1-22 & 5:29-32

It's Important we understand...

1. The Case for Making His Name Known v. 1-10

Peter's Case...

• The power came in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth

2. The Controversy of Making His Name Known? v. 11-12

3. The Courage for Making His Name Known? v. 13-22, 5:29-32

The command a true Christian cannot obey:

Do not speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

A Faithful Formula: An Empty Tomb + A Full Heart = A Willing Witness

Two questions about His name:

I. Why is there power in His name? v. 12-16

He lived His life as…

1. A Servant of God-Humility v.13

2. A Sinless Man-Humanity v.14a

3. The Source of Life-Deity v.15b

4. A Sacrifice and got it back-Victory v.15a,c

II. What does faith in His name offer?      v. 17-26

In His name there is a promise to…

1. Remove sin permanently v.19b

2. Refresh followers spiritually v.20a

3. Restore creation totally v.20b-21

4. Reach people globally v.22-26

While salvation will not spread universally, it will spread globally!

Let His Name Be Known

Acts 2:24-40

Looking for God's Salvation...

1. David Saw Him Coming v. 24-31

2. The Disciples Saw Him Living v. 32

3. The Crowd Saw Him Working v. 33

4. Heaven Saw Returning and Reigning v. 34-36

“False repentance dreads the consequences of sin; true repentance dreads sin itself.”

-Albert Barnes

It is good to hear the gospel.  It is even better to respond!

Acts 2:14-24

Peter preached to...

1. Let The Presence of The Spirit Be Known v.16-20

2. Let The Promise of Salvation Be Known v.21

3. Let The Person of Salvation Be Known v.22-24

This Easter how will you let it be known?

Exodus 17:8-18:27

“Even if you fight like Joshua, you will not win unless you pray like Moses.”

You have at minimum three leadership assignments.

Home – Church – World 

5 Truth for Effective Kingdom Leadership

1. Leadership demands Limitation v.13-18

You can’t do it all.

2. Limitation demands Delegation v.19-21a

You shouldn’t do it all.

3. Delegation demands Identification v.21b

It matters who does it with you.

4. Identification demands Implementation    v.21c-25

Release them with a plan.

5. Implementation demands Participation  v.26-27

Lead and serve with them.

Who are you leading?

How are you leading?