Far As The Curse Is Found

Deut. 14:1-21a
Far As The Curse Is Found
Sermon Notes for November 29, 2009 By Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri

Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

I. Moses' Sermon on the Third Word - Deuteronomy 14:1-21a (Notes by Jim Jordan)
Wearing/carrying the Name means living in wholeness as model images of God.

A.	14: 1-2a - Wholeness in self as God's image:
	Who you are: sons of Yahweh
	Stipulation: do not deface God's image for the sake of the dead
	Closure: you are holy to Yahweh

B.	14:2b-21a - Wholeness in relations:
	Who you are: Chosen and separated by Yahweh
	Stipulation: Do not eat detestable food or anything “dead.”
	Closure: you are holy to Yahweh

II, Cleansed From the Curse to Dispense Life (see attached chart)

III. “Salvation is not just a gift to us, it is a gift through us (N. T. Wright)