Is it Wrong to Say, Oh My God...talk about Him. Therefore, we must live and speak of Him in such a way that His name (His reputation) is “hallowed.” When You Say, “Oh My God”

“For the Lamb in the midst of

the throne will be their

shepherd, and he will

guide them to springs

of living water.”

Revelation 7:17

July 15, 2018 Dripping Springs Church of Christ

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Dripping Springs

Texas 78620

(512) 858-4500

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Sunday

Bible Class 9:30am

Worship 10:30am

Worship 6:00pm

Wednesday

Bible Class 7:00pm

To be honest, I feel even a little bit guilty typing the words, “Oh my God.” Of course, it is certainly not wrong to use the phrase “Oh my God” when you are actually talking to God or about God (2 Chronicles 6:40). But countless people (including many Christians) use this phrase as an exclamation of surprise or disbelief. Not to mention the popu-lar abbreviation, “OMG.” So, is this practice wrong? What does the Bible say about this?

The Lord’s Name in Vain

In the Ten Commandments, God commanded Israel, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). To Israel, God wasn’t just a generic or impersonal god. He had revealed Himself to them through the covenant. He had revealed His name to them, “YHWH.” Though “YHWH” is the most specific way the Israelites could refer to God, it was not the only way. They understood that anytime they referred to their God, they were com-manded to do so with reverence and respect. They especially were forbid-den from using God’s name to give false testimony or swear an oath they

would not fulfill. In order to avoid breaking this com-mandment, pious Jews in the time of Jesus would not speak of God direct-ly at all. And when they swore an oath, they would swear by the temple or by heaven or by some other thing, in order to not swear falsely by God’s name. Jesus rebuked this practice and told them if they swore falsely by heaven, they had still used God’s name in vain because heaven “is the throne of God” (Matthew 5:34). God expected His covenant people to refer to Him – either directly or indi-rectly – with reverence and respect. This, of course, has not changed. He is still the same God. The Gentiles who’ve come into His family, through faith in Jesus Christ, ought to be careful we do not misuse His name.

Hallowed Be Your Name

Jesus taught His disciples to pray, saying, “Our Father in heaven, hal-lowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9-10). A retired Bible professor, and good friend of mine, recently brought to my attention that there are actually three requests here, though it is hard to recognize them in English.

Is it Wrong to Say, “Oh My God”? Wes McAdams

Jesus literally says, “Our Father in heaven, let your name be hal-lowed, let your kingdom come, let your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Jesus is telling His disciples to pray that our Father’s name be “hallowed” on earth as it is in heaven. In other words, we need to pray that God’s name is revered and re-spected across the globe. That needs to be the prayer and the longing of every disciple of Je-sus. God’s “name” is not just the specific word, “YHWH.” It is His reputation. It is what is known about Him. God’s cove-nant people need to live to spread His fame and good reputation across the globe. People draw conclusions about who God is

and what He is all about by watching us and listening to us talk about Him. Therefore, we must live and speak of Him in such a way that His name (His reputation) is “hallowed.”

When You Say, “Oh My God”

I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m overstating my case, but I’m afraid that when a Christian says, “Oh my God” or “OMG,” he or she is subtly undermining the Christian mission. Our mission is to be partnering with God to make sure that on earth – just as it is in heaven – His name is hal-lowed, His rule and reign is es-

tablished, and His will is done. If we are praying for that, while we are referring to God irreverently, then we are undermining our own efforts and God’s efforts. In our words and our deeds, let us strive to make Him known. When we say, “Oh my God,” let us be praising Him or imploring Him. Let us strive for His name to be hallowed on our lips and across the world, just as it is in heaven.

My Lord, My God Sermon Outline

1. Jesus is…

a. Fully ____________________

b. Fully ____________________

c. It is because of this willing ________________ that there is a subsequent

_________________ which leads to the identification as Jesus as Lord.

2. _____________________ meaning (The Lord)

a. The good news of the gospel is this: Jesus Christ is not simply a man, a teacher, or a

Lord—He is __________ Lord of Lords and ___________ of ______________.

b. The message of the NT is that only _______________ can save from our ultimate

enemy.

3. _______________________ meaning (My Lord)

4. _______________________ meaning (Our Lord)

a. This is the desire of the church: to see all people, all _______________, recognizing

the _______________ of Jesus Christ.

b. Jesus is the Lord of heaven and earth, who I have accepted as my Lord and Savior

through faith and ______________, and call for others to share in the salvation of

our Lord within the ______________.

Elders:

Tracy Frisinger

Bill Hyde

Roland Merz

Kelly Miller

Deacons:

Randy Banks

Stephen Estrada

John Gray

Damon Hyde

Jay Kelsey

Winston Kinser

Matt Walker

Joel Wilkinson

Brian Wilks

Robert Wright

Tim Wright

Ministers:

Steven Akin

Jacob Rutledge

Mission Works

Joshua Ankiah

South Africa

Daniel Sackey

Liberia, West Africa

Peter Chin

Four Seas Bible College

(Singapore)

Tom Jackson

Lancaster, New Hampshire

Life Verlooy

Rice Lake, Wisconsin

John Moore

Bible Passages

Troy Spradlin

Paraguay Mission Work

Hensel Youth Camp

Southwest School of Bible

Studies

World Video Bible School

For the Record

Week of June 1

Sunday AM ........................ 181

Contribution ............... $6,395

Week of July 8

Sunday AM ........................ 147

Contribution ............... $7,537

Registration Ends in 5 days

Members Link:

https://dschurchofchrist.com/du-registration-ds-members

July 24th 7:00PM

At the home of Robert wright Meal provided - See Sign-Up Sheet in Auditorium

Privileged to Serve Sunday, July 15 Morning Announcements .......... Roland Merz Scripture Reading .... To Be Selected Song Leader ................... Tim Wright Opening Prayer ....... Winston Kinser Sermon .................... Jacob Rutledge Closing Prayer ............ Charles Smith

Evening Song Leader .......... Maverick Walker Opening Prayer ........ Joel Wilkinson Sermon .................... Jacob Rutledge Closing Prayer ... Darrell Underwood

Lord’s Table Tracy Frisinger ......... Winston Kinser Joel Wilkinson .............. Don Stafford Russell Speir .................... Kyle Merz Grant Lawrence .......... Justin Wright

Wednesday, July 18 Prayers ..................... To Be Selected Song Leader ............... David Nuckels Speaker ............................ John Gray

Sunday, July 22 Morning Announcements ............ Paul Brown Scripture Reading .... To Be Selected Song Leader ................. Keith Mauck Opening Prayer ......... Ryan Bonnett Sermon .................... Jacob Rutledge Closing Prayer .............. Don Stafford

Evening Song Leader ............... Ryan Bonnett Opening Prayer ............. Brian Wilks Sermon .................... Jacob Rutledge Closing Prayer ........ Stephen Estrada

Ushers Gavin Valle .................. Tom Pawelka

Building Lockup Robert Wright ...... Matthew Walker

Communion Preparation Joel Wilkinson ................ Brian Wilks

Ladies Room 101 Duty July: Jamie Wright, Bonnie Walker, Diane Williamson, Vikki Fox August: Esther Cain, Polly Coon, Angela Smith, Jennifer Nuckels September: Elizabeth Bease, Weslea Wilks, Linda Miller, Jennifer Sherrill

Announcements Prayer List Church Family: Lowell Adams, Kathy Boydston, Paul & Lolly Brown, Mark & Valorie Crumley, Mary Crumley, Peggy Hinesley, Cora Jonas, Carrie Nelson, Frank Simonetti, Norman & Betty Starling, Debbie Strickland, Roland Williams

Shut-ins & Other Needs Nelawyn Dalley, Tom Hickey, Alene McNair

HCC Resident Nancy Wallace

Lavender Springs Residents Marvin & Mary Crumley

Family & Friends of Church Family Cyndi & Kelly Arbuckle, Pat Balderas, Tom Barthel, Mike Coons, Dartha Cummings, Amanda Dennie, Carye Barker - Dowell, Carol Hiennman, James Gee, Sean Mansur, Monty & Linda McNair, Gary & Sandra Montgomery, Mary Moore, Avis Yates Rivers, Andrew Sanchez, Regina Sanchez, Shirley Scott, Mary Sharp, Lisa Shepard, Sylba Lee Storm, Dennis & Nita Tilley, Barbara Valle, Don Walk-er, Gary Williamson, Tommy William-son

Bereavement: The Boydston/Karr Family

New/Update to Prayer List Peggy Hinesley underwent an extensive surgery last week. The surgery went well and Peggy is now in Room 767 in the Seton Dell Medical Center. Please continue to keep Peggy in your prayers throughout her recovery

Mary Crumley was in the hospital last week but is now back at Lavender Springs and doing well

Sylba Lee Storm, grandmother of Jennifer Nuckels, had a pacemaker put in on Monday, July 9th. She is recovering well. Please keep Sylba in your prayers as she recovers

Sean Mansur, son of Wayne & Violet Mansure, is in Peru on a mission trip with the Westover CofC. They will be working with an orphanage for a week putting on a VBS and helping with other general needs. Please keep Sean & this group in your prayers for safe travels and good health

Announcements New Converts Class, every Sunday morning at 9:30am in the Library; Instructor Tracy Frisinger

Brian Wilks’ Fellowship Care Group will meet today following morning worship. All Visitors please stay for lunch

Discipleship University is coming up next month. If you can assist with housing out of town participants/chaperones, please see the lists that are now in the back of the auditorium. There will be numerous other ways in which to help with this event and all are vital to its success

Mark Your Calendars Jul 19 - Good Samaritans; 9:30am in room 101 (all are welcome)

Jul 24 - Men’s Bible Study, 7PM at the home of Robert Wright. Meal is provid-ed. Please see the sign-up sheet in auditorium

Jul 29 - Fifth Sunday Nursing Home Singing; 2:30pm at the Hill Country Nursing Home

Aug 5 - DU wrap up and First Sunday Focus & Fellowship Potluck; meal will be catered

Sep 15 - Southwest Church of Christ Ladies’ Day; Speaker Luann Rogers; Pre-Register at www.swcofc.org

Youth Calendar Pew Packers

“Sharpen the Sword” Devo & Ultimate Frisbee

Prayer & Coffee for 9-12th grade Youth Singing Class

Friends in Faith Dinner (All the Above Youth Activities Have Ended for the School Year, but will

Resume in September)

Jul 22-27 - Peach Valley Camp

Jul 28 - Devo for 6th grade & up at home of Randy Banks

Aug 3-5 - Discipleship University

Lesson Titles for Today A.M.— My Lord, My God

P.M.— Having a Holy Heart