The nature of who God is, both transcendent—above us—and eminent—among us. God shares his personal name and reminds us that he defines himself. We do not define God. Because of this, our identity is found in God not in our own created identities. This is a powerful moment as this is the first time that God speaks in the book of Exodus. In this sermon we will seek to explore the nature and identity of God and how it shapes our identity and purpose.