When Moses encountered God at the burning bush and asked, “What is Your name?” he was asking about God’s identity, character, and story. God responded, “I AM WHO I AM” — Yahweh — the eternal, self-existent One who has always been and will always be.
We trace this revelation through Exodus 3 and Exodus 34, where God proclaims His own character: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, just and holy. This self-description becomes foundational for understanding who God truly is.
The message also connects this Old Testament revelation to Jesus, whose name means “Yahweh saves.” In Christ, the God who revealed His name to Moses draws near to rescue and redeem.