A Matter of Life and Death (2025-11-09, David Camera, Exodus 34:6-7)

A sermon on God's disclosure of his name and attributes to Moses on Mt. Sinai, by Rev. David Camera. Application questions: Make a list of life and death issues, choices and situations as a group.  Look back to Exodus 3:13-17. What do we learn about God’s name in this passage?  The name “LORD” is literally “I am” in Hebrew. Explore together what God’s name “I am” teaches us about His nature.  What does God reveal about His character (i.e. what He is like) in Ex. 34:6-7?  Why do the Israelites (along with us!) need to know these things about God?  The number 1000 in the Bible is a symbol for perfection. What is God saying therefore about His forgiveness and his justice?  Look again at the second half of verse 7. Is God saying He punishes the innocent children of sinful parents? Why or why not? Discuss.   Does it sometimes appear that evil goes unpunished? What is God assuring us of therefore in this verse?  What are the Lord’s actions in the passage and what do those actions reveal about Him?  What is the relationship between God’s eternal nature, His character and His actions?  Why can we trust God according to these verses?  Look up John 17:1-5. How do we know the Lord today?   How is knowing God a matter of life and death?  Find out more at www.riveroakschurch.com