God Has a Name by John Mark Comer
Week 8: Chapter 7 — Maintaining Love to Thousands
Read Chapter 7 of God Has a Name. Primary Scripture: Exodus 34:7; Romans 5:12–21.
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God's love doesn't just span individuals — it spans generations, and Comer explores what it means that the blessing of God flows to thousands while consequence flows far more narrowly.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Exodus 34:7 says God maintains love to "thousands" — meaning thousands of generations — while visiting iniquity to "the third and fourth generation." Comer draws attention to the asymmetry here. What does it tell us about God that his love dramatically outpaces his judgment in scope?
2.The idea of God visiting the iniquity of parents on their children has troubled many readers. How does Comer handle this tension? Do you find his explanation satisfying, or does it still raise questions for you?
3.Think about the generational patterns in your own family — both blessing and brokenness. How have the choices of those who came before you shaped who you are? How does God's faithfulness to thousands of generations speak into that story?