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The Dwelling of the Name: The Name above all names (Part 11 of 12)
The Bible does not ask humanity to decide who is greatest—it records God’s declaration. This study explores why Jesus alone bears the Name above all names and why every knee will bow before Him.
billspivey
9 hours ago12 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: The Mark of the Name (Part 10 of 12)
Only the Holy Spirit can take believers beyond surface-level reading of Scripture and into the deeper truth of the Name Jesus revealed. In the New Covenant, the Spirit marks, indwells, and transforms God’s people—writing the Name within and empowering them to live it out with wisdom, holiness, and spiritual strength.
billspivey
5 days ago12 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: The Name in the New Covenant (Part 9 of 12)
We were created to reflect God, yet sin shattered the mirror of our lives. Jesus alone stands as the perfect reflection of the Father—the Name made visible, the Word in flesh. In this post, we explore how Jesus embodies the divine Name YHWH, revealing God’s identity, presence, and glory in human form.
billspivey
Jan 514 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: The Name in Flesh (Part 8 of 12)
We were created to reflect God, yet sin shattered the mirror of our lives. Jesus alone stands as the perfect reflection of the Father—the Name made visible, the Word in flesh. In this post, we explore how Jesus embodies the divine Name YHWH, revealing God’s identity, presence, and glory in human form.
billspivey
Dec 14, 202513 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: The Name in Exile - Witness to the Nations (Part 7 of 12)
When Jerusalem fell and the Temple burned, it seemed the covenant ended. The Presence departed, the feasts ceased, and the land lay desolate—yet the Name of the LORD remained with His people. From Daniel in Babylon to Esther in Persia, from Ezra and Nehemiah to the prophets of return, God’s faithfulness followed His people through exile. Their obedience became evidence that His Name still dwelt among them, preparing the way for the promised King and the coming of the true Dwe
billspivey
Nov 29, 202513 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: A Defense of His Name (Part 6 of 12)
The Third Commandment is more than a warning against profanity—it’s a call to carry God’s Name with honor. Israel was chosen to bear the LORD’s Name before the nations, yet their kings, priests, and people failed to live in a way that reflected His holiness. “A Defense of the Name” explores how disobedience led to judgment, how the Glory departed, and how the same call to honor the Name is renewed in Christ, who now dwells within those who believe.
billspivey
Nov 25, 202512 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: The City that bears His Name (Part 5 of 12)
Jerusalem—chosen by God to bear His Name—is more than a place on a map. From Melchizedek’s bread and wine to Jesus’ tears and the vision of the New Jerusalem, this post traces how the city of peace became the home of His Presence and the promise of His return.
billspivey
Nov 20, 20259 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: The People who bear His Name (Part 4 of 12)
God’s people were chosen to bear His Name and make Him known among the nations. Through covenant and obedience, they carried His Presence—until rebellion brought loss and exile. Yet the prophets foretold restoration through the Messiah, when the Name would dwell again among His people.
billspivey
Nov 16, 202511 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: The Place that bears His Name (Part 3 of 12)
From Abraham’s altars to Moses’ tabernacle and Solomon’s Temple, this study traces how the LORD chose a place for His Name to dwell and revealed His glory among His people.
billspivey
Nov 11, 20259 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: The Meaning of the Name YHWH (Part 2 of 12)
When Moses asked God for His Name, the answer changed everything: ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ This study explores the meaning of YHWH — the eternal Name that reveals God’s nature as the One who was, is, and will be.
billspivey
Nov 5, 20259 min read


The Dwelling of the Name: From Stone to Spirit (Part 1 of 12)
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one story — God drawing near to dwell with His people. This first study traces how His Presence moved from the Temple to the human heart through the Spirit.
billspivey
Nov 1, 20255 min read
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