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In the play Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare poses the question, what's in a name?
Well, a lot, actually.
A name is more than just a label or a sound people use to get your attention.
A name represents your whole identity and reputation.
It's the story of who you are.
And when it comes to the God of the Bible, who is the source of all life and all that is good, his name is indisputably the greatest name.
And yet in the story of the Bible, God chooses to share his name or attach his name to Israel.
What does that mean?
In the Ten Commandments, God gives Israel ten words that, if followed, will lead them to life and flourishing.
Today we'll discuss the third, which is all about how they will represent his name.
You might be familiar with the translation, don't take the name of the Lord in vain, which makes you think of merely misusing God's name in your speech.
But the Hebrew word here is to carry the name.
Today, Tim Mackey and I discuss the third command about carrying the name of Yahweh.
It's not a command about cursing.
It's a command about representing God to the world.
Thanks for joining us.
Hello, John.
We are today going to discuss the third command or the word.