DIGGING DEEPER
WEEKEND OF MAY 9 & 10, 2026
SERMON NOTES
God Has A Name
Mother’s Day Panel
Exodus 34:1-7
Who we believe God is shapes who we become. In a remarkable moment with Moses, God clearly defines who He is—and that character shows itself out through all the pages of Scripture: compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, yet He does not leave the guilty unpunished. This God, revealed first to Moses, is revealed fully in Jesus—and He is inviting us to trust Him, live with Him, and be formed by His love in everyday life.
We become like what we worship.
DIGGING DEEPER
When you think about God, what are the first words or images that come to mind?
Where do you think those views came from (family, church, experiences, pain, culture)?
As you read Exodus 34:1–7, what feels different from how you’ve thought about God?
Why do you think we tend to emphasize one side of God (love or justice) over the other?
Can you think of a time when God showed you compassion, patience, or faithfulness?
Have you ever struggled to see Him that way? What made it difficult?
How has your view of God shaped the way you:
- Pray?
- Handle failure or sin?
- Treat other people?
If you truly believed God is compassionate, gracious, and patient—what would change in your life right now?
Who in your life needs to experience this kind of God through you?
What is one specific step you can take this week to “climb the mountain” and meet with God?
(Time, place, Scripture, prayer, etc.)
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