08/31/2025 Hallowed: The Power of God’s Name

Big Idea: God’s name isn’t just a label, it’s a revelation of His character, power, and presence. 

God’s name represents who He is.

Why is God’’s name such a big deal?

1. God’s name reveals His character. YAHWEH - self-existent, eternal, unchanging. (Isaiah 42:8)

2. God’s name represents His presence and power. EL SHADDAI - all sufficient one, powerful to bless and sustain. (Acts 4:12; Proverbs 18:12; Matt 18:20; Psalm 20:7; Rom 5:6-8)

3. God’s name guarantees His promise. (Joshua 21; 2 Cor 1:20a; Num 23:19; Deut 31:6)

Three Questions to Consider:

1. Do you know God’s name, or just know about it? God wants to have a relationship with you.

2. Where do you run for safety? We need to lay our circumstances at God’s feet.

3. Do you trust His name in your daily life?

PRACTICAL CHALLENGE:

Identify one specific area (work pressure, family struggle, personal fear, financial worry, etc.) where you will intentionally “run into His name” this week.

Practice declaring His character out loud over it: “God, You are faithful, God, You are my protector, God, You are present with me.”