Message Notes

(I) THE PROFUNDITY OF GOD’S DECLARATION “I AM WHO I AM”

“I AM WHO I AM.” Exodus 3:14

1. With regards to God as a person

a) God is unfathomable

b) God is eternal

2. With regards to God’s name

a) The authority of God’s name

“I AM” has sent me to you.” Exodus 3:14

b) The perpetuity of God’s name

“This is My name forever, and this is My memorial to all generations.” Exodus 3:15

(II) THE PROBLEM OF STRUGGLING WITH EXERCISING FAITH IN GOD AND HIS NAME

1. Having knowledge of God and His name as Lord

“The Lord God of your Fathers…” Exodus 3:16

“The Lord God of the Hebrews…” Exodus 3:18

2. Not exercising faith in God as Lord

a) See oneself as not eloquent (Exodus 4:10)

b) Wanted someone else to be sent (Exodus 4:13)

c) Spoke in the Lord’s name and yet not successful (Exodus 5:23)

3. Still not applying the greatness of God’s name

(III) THE PROCESS OF KNOWING GOD’S NAME IN A DEEPER WAY

1. Going beyond the name “Almighty God” (Exodus 6:2-3)

2. God revealing Himself further through His covenantal name “LORD”

3. Discovering further the Lordship of God

“I am the Lord…” Exodus 6:2, 6, 8

a) God will establish His covenant (Exodus 6:4)

b) God will deliver and redeem with great power (Exodus 6:6)

c) God will relate to His people as their God (Exodus 6:7)

d) God will give His heritage (Exodus 6:8)

(IV) PERSONAL AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSES

1. Standing in awe of the Lord’s profound name

2. Learning never to limit God

3. Knowing the Lord and His name in a deeper way

4. Practising the Lordship of God