The Mark Driscoll Podcast Are You Dishonoring God’s Name?
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Feb 1, 2026 A sermon-style dive into Exodus and the seriousness of honoring God’s name. Discussion connects Jesus to Yahweh and explains Jewish reverence for the divine name. Four common ways people misuse God’s name are outlined, from rash vows to treating the name like magic. Practical spiritual practices such as preaching, prayer, baptism, and obedience are presented as proper ways to honor God.
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Law Frames Relationship With God
- God gives the Ten Commandments as the rules for a loving relationship on His terms. Mark Driscoll emphasizes these laws framed by God's holiness at Sinai.
Personal Confession About Misusing God's Name
- Mark Driscoll admits he grew up using the Lord's name irreverently and realized he was breaking the third commandment. He uses common examples of casual blasphemy to show how widespread misuse is.
Sinai's Terror Validates Reverence
- The Israelites met God at Sinai amid fearsome signs demonstrating His holiness and transcendence. This scene gives weight to the command not to mistreat God's name.