2. Built On A Rock Unit 2: The Ten Commandments (part one) Lesson 5 The 2 nd Commandment

3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. What does this mean? We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie, or deceive, or use witchcraft, but call upon God’s name in every trouble, pray, praise and give thanks.

4. 1. What do we mean by God’s name?

5. God’s Name

6. Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety- nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.” Genesis 17:1

7. Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety- nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.” yD'v' lae El Shaddai A name that emphasizes God’s power

8. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 42:8

9. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols. hw:hyÒ Yahweh/the LORD A name that emphasizes God’s full and faithful love. The tetragrammaton (name with four letters)

10. Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21

11. Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. Jesus = Joshua “The LORD saves!” Jesus’ personal name emphasizes his role as the Savior.

12. Revelation 19:16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:16

13. Revelation 19:16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. God’s Name All names/titles

14. 1. What do we mean by God’s name? God’s name is all the names and titles God uses for himself in the Bible.

15. John 17:6 I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. John 17:6

16. John 17:6 I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Greek: “your name” sou to; o[noma God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God

17. 1. What do we mean by God’s name? God’s name is all the names and titles God uses for himself in the Bible. But it is also everything that he has taught us about himself in his Word.

18. Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13

19. Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

20. 1. What do we mean by God’s name? God’s name is all the names and titles God uses for himself in the Bible. But it is also everything that he has taught us about himself in his Word. He gave us his name to save us from hell.

21. 2. How should we treat God’s name?

22. Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10

23. Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. “We should fear and love God” = TRUST!!!

24. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Love and trust

25. 2. How should we treat God’s name? God wants us love and trust his name.

26. Psalm 50:15 and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Psalm 50:15

27. Psalm 50:15 and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

28. John 16:23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. John 16:23

29. John 16:23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

30. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Love and trust Pray

31. 2. How should we treat God’s name? God wants us love and trust his name. That means: We pray regularly.

32. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

33. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

34. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Love and trust Pray Praise

35. 2. How should we treat God’s name? God wants us love and trust his name. That means: We pray regularly. We praise God with our entire lives.

36. Acts 4:20 For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20

37. Acts 4:20 For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.

38. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Love and trust Pray Share gospel Praise

39. 2. How should we treat God’s name? God wants us love and trust his name. That means: We praise God with our entire lives. We share the gospel with others. We pray regularly.

40. Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 118:1

41. Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

42. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Love and trust Call for help Share gospel Give thanks Praise

43. 2. How should we treat God’s name? God wants us love and trust his name. That means: We praise God with our entire lives. We share the gospel with others. We give thanks for all he has done. We pray regularly.

44. 3. How do we sin against God’s name?

45. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Romans 12:14

46. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

47. Cursing:Asking God to harm or punish something or someone. Blessing:Asking God to give good things.

48. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Cursing

49. 3. How do we sin against God’s name? We sin against God’s name when: We curse people or objects.

50. Hebrews 6:16 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. Hebrews 6:16

51. Hebrews 6:16 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.

52. Swearing:Asking God to witness the truth and to punish the lie.

53. Leviticus 19:12 Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:12

54. Leviticus 19:12 Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

55. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned. James 5:12

56. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned.

57. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Cursing Swearing

58. 3. How do we sin against God’s name? We sin against God’s name when: We curse people or objects. We take false oaths or swear unnecessarily.

59. Jeremiah 14:14 Then the LORD said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds.” Jeremiah 14:14

60. Jeremiah 14:14 Then the LORD said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds.”

61. False doctrine:Teaching a lie and claiming it is God’s Word. This is what Luther calls using God’s name to lie.

62. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Cursing Swearing False Doctrine

63. 3. How do we sin against God’s name? We sin against God’s name when: We curse people or objects. We take false oaths or swear unnecessarily. We teach false doctrine.

64. Matthew 15:7-8 You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: 8 “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Matthew 15:7-8

65. Matthew 15:7-8 You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: 8 “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.”

66. Hypocrisy:Pretending to be a believer. This is what Luther calls using God’s name to deceive.

67. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Cursing Swearing False Doctrine Hypocrisy

68. 3. How do we sin against God’s name? We sin against God’s name when: We curse people or objects. We take false oaths or swear unnecessarily. We teach false doctrine. We pretend to be Christians.

69. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. Deuteronomy 18:10-12

70. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you.

71. Types of Witchcraft Divination:Fortune telling. Casting spells. Signs of the future. Someone who talks with the dead. Communicating with the dead. Magic involving dead bodies Reading the stars to tell the future. Sorcery: Omens: Medium: Spiritism: Necromancy: Astrology:

72. Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?” 23 Then I will tell them plainly, “I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!” Matthew 7:22-23

73. Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?” 23 Then I will tell them plainly, “I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!”

74. Leviticus 19:31 Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 19:31

75. Leviticus 19:31 Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.

76. God’s Name All names/titles All we know about God Cursing Swearing False Doctrine Hypocrisy Witchcraft

77. 3. How do we sin against God’s name? We sin against God’s name when: We curse people or objects. We take false oaths or swear unnecessarily. We teach false doctrine. We pretend to be Christians. We practice witchcraft of any kind.

78. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

79. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

80. 3. How do we sin against God’s name? We sin against God’s name when: We curse people or objects. We take false oaths or swear unnecessarily. We teach false doctrine. We pretend to be Christians. We practice witchcraft of any kind. Our words or actions dishonor God.