Renewing Your Mind God the Lord
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Mar 12, 2026 
Sinclair Ferguson, Reformed theologian and teacher, explores the holy name Yahweh revealed at the burning bush. He explains 'I am' as God’s self-existence and shows how transcendence and nearness meet in that moment. Ferguson traces five ways God comes near and links the burning bush to Christ as God with us. Practical assurances about God’s faithfulness and presence close the talk.
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Yahweh Declares Divine Self Existence
- God’s name Yahweh declares absolute self-existence and uniqueness as shown in Exodus 3 where God says I am who I am.
- Sinclair Ferguson links the burning bush image to God having no beginning or end and being independent of creation.
Burning Bush Shows Transcendent God Who Draws Near
- The burning bush illustrates God's transcendence and imminence: utterly other yet present to His people.
- Ferguson explains the fire not depending on the bush as a created analogy for God's independent, sustaining being.
Five Ways Yahweh Comes Near
- God reveals five ways He comes near in Exodus 3: covenant-maker, omniscient, compassionate, redeeming, and with-us.
- Ferguson lists these to show how Yahweh's name connects to real acts of saving, knowing, and presence toward Israel.