First Name Basis | Matt Destry

Context – People, place and timeA personal name for a personal GodA mysterious name for a boundless GodIt’s not about youThe best is ahead——————-God’s personal name:Self existent – he needs nothing to be – he is causelessRest –  in HimAll sufficient – he needs nothing to live – He is needlessGive – out of gratitudeEternal – He is outside of space and timeLive – for foreverUnchangeable – He will not be corrupted, bribed or swayed from His missionTrust – in His characterPresent – He reveals his eternal name but in the context of time – in the context of generationsWorship – He is here———————-We see JesusJohn 8:56–59 (ESV)56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” 59 So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple…