In this Biblical Literacy class, Mark explores a powerful biblical idea hidden inside a familiar word: “name.” In Scripture, the Hebrew word shem means far more than a label—it represents a person’s character, history, reputation, and track record, something like a résumé or CV. Through stories, courtroom illustrations, and careful engagement with the Hebrew text, Mark shows how the Bible speaks about God acting “for His name’s sake”—not for human merit, but because of who God has proven Himself to be.

Moving from Exodus to Psalms to Philippians, Mark traces God’s own “CV”—a God who is merciful, faithful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love—and shows how that character is most fully revealed in Jesus Christ. The class concludes with a challenging application: believers carry the name of Christ into the world, so our lives should reflect His character rather than “stealing from God’s CV” by claiming credit that belongs to Him.

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