OnScript Carmen Imes – Why Sinai Still Matters
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Jul 16, 2020 Carmen Imes, author of Bearing God's Name, discusses why Sinai still matters for Christians. They explore the significance of Sinai in understanding the story leading up to Christ and its impact on one's identity and vocation. They also delve into the concept of bearing God's name and representing Yahweh before the nations. Additionally, they discuss letting go of the idea of going to heaven and the tablets of Moses and the Ark of the Covenant.
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Sinai's Importance
- Understanding our identity and vocation as Christians requires revisiting Sinai.
- Sinai is where God's covenant with Israel began, shaping their identity and purpose.
Christ and Sinai
- Starting with Christ without understanding the Old Testament story leading up to him is insufficient.
- Sinai's events provide crucial context for understanding Jesus's identity and mission.
Bearing God's Name
- The command "not to take the Lord's name in vain" is not primarily about speech but about bearing God's name.
- Just as the high priest carried the names of the tribes, Israel represents Yahweh to the nations.