Thinking upon his name
From St David's Bridge Strict Baptist Chapel by Rowland Wheatley
May 3, 2026 · 38 min
About this episode
This sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God, meditating on His name, and the assurance of divine recognition for believers.
Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. (Malachi 3:16) *1/ They that thought upon his name. 2/ Thoughts upon his name. 3/ What the Lord says concerning them that thought upon his name.* **Sermon summary:** This sermon centers on those, who by grace, fear God, speak often with fellow believers, and meditate on His holy name. Drawing from Malachi 3:16 and key passages in Exodus, Isaiah, and the New Testament, it emphasizes that true faith is marked by reverent awe—neither slavish nor careless—evidenced in the lives of Old Testament saints who treasured God's presence, as seen in Moses' encounter with the burning bush and the prophetic names of Christ such as Emmanuel, Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. The preacher underscores that those who fear the Lord, commune in spiritual fellowship, and dwell on His names are not forgotten by God, but are written in His book of remembrance and will be claimed as His own jewels, spared in the day of judgment. Through a pastoral and…
People in this episode
Host: Rowland Wheatley
Topics covered
- fear of God
- spiritual fellowship
- meditation on God's name
- Old Testament saints
- divine recognition
- eternal security
Keywords
- fear of the Lord
- Malachi 3:16
- spiritual reflection
- holy name
- Old Testament
- faith
- fellowship
- redemption
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Malachi 3:16, Exodus, Isaiah, Emmanuel, Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
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