The Third Commandment
What does the Third Commandment say we should not do with God’s name?
What is the most literal translation of the Third Commandment according to Tim?
You will not carry the name of Yahweh your Elohim in vain”
How is God’s name spelled in the Hebrew Bible?
With four Hebrew letters: yod, heh, vav, heh
What is the Hebrew word used for “in vain” in the Third Commandment?
shav’
Name one way mentioned that we can break the third commandment with our words.
Texting or saying “OMG” (Oh my God) / Using “Jesus Christ!” or “Oh my God!” as a swear word
What two Hebrew concepts are explained in the lesson notes?
“Take” = to carry or bear; “Vain” = in an empty or worthless way or for no good purpose
What Hebrew verb is used for “carry” and what does it literally mean?
nasa’ — to pick up and carry
What is the most ancient pronunciation of God’s name mentioned in the video?
Yahweh
What can the word shav’ refer to?
Something that doesn’t fulfill its purpose
How does the material describe breaking the commandment with how we live?
Acting like we belong to God but living differently, especially when no one from church is watching
According to the notes, why should we not carry God’s name in an empty or worthless way in our speech and actions?
God has put His name on His people. We show who God is by what we say and how we live.
In the video, what does Tim say happens when God attaches His name to others?
It becomes a form of representation or a way that you encounter God
What does the name Yahweh mean?
“The one who is”
What example from Psalm 127 is given for building “for shav’”?
Unless Yahweh is building up a house, the people who build a house are building for shav’ — for no purpose. It won’t actually succeed.
What practical advice is given for social media, group chats, and with friends?
Think before you type or speak / Be the same person everywhere
What does the material say often happens because of sin?
We often don’t represent Him well.
What special item did the priests wear that had the names of the 12 tribes etched on gemstones?
A chest plate
Why does Tim say Yahweh’s name is “such a rad name”?
It’s the greatest name because He’s the creator of all things
What does it mean to carry the name of Yahweh “in vain”?
To represent God without fulfilling the purpose He gave us
How did Jesus fulfill the third commandment?
Jesus is the perfect image of God (Colossians 1:15). He perfectly showed what God is like.
Through what two things can we honor God’s name to the world?
Faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit’s help
What does the material call it when God attaches His name to something?
A risky move / an intimate move
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!
What is the Gospel and how is it connected to the 3rd commandment?
What has God attached His name to us for, according to Tim?
For a purpose — to represent Him
According to the material, how can we become better at being God’s image in the world?
When we follow Jesus (through faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit’s help)