The names of God
The names of God #15: Jehovah-nissi
The names of God #15: Jehovah-nissi Scripture: Ex 17:15-16 The revelation of this name comes after a battle. It reveals an aspect of the character of God learned on the battlefield. Israel had fallen into the snare of complaining against God for the nature of the way that they […]
The names of God #14: Our Father
The names of God #14: Our Father Scripture: Matthew 6:9 The name our Father appears as part of the preface to the Lord’s prayer—more accurately, the prayer He taught His disciples to pray. The prayer is a pattern of all prayer. Basic guidelines are given to which all prayer must […]
The names of God #8: The Lord of Hosts
The names of God #8: The Lord of hosts Scripture: 1Samuel 1:3 The first mention of this great name is found in these verses. Cp also v7. It is found on the lips of a husband and wife in times of national and personal distress. In terms of their specific […]
The names of God #6: Jehovah-Jireh
Jehovah Jireh Genesis 22:14 Again the life of Abraham, the friend of God, provides a fresh insight into the character of God. Abraham is now well over 100 years of age and yet we find him still learning of the Lord. I GOD SEES AND HIS PROVISION WILL BE SEEN. […]
The names of God #5: The most high God
The names of God #5: The most high Genesis 14:17-24 Life of Abraham was one of rich experience of God. He who had begun as an idolator in Babylon, had met the God of glory (Acts 7:2) and lived a life of the pilgrim in touch with God—the friend of […]
The names of God #4: Adonai
The names of God #4: Adonai Psalm 110 Here is a recorded conversation within the Godhead. There are solemn statements and declarations made here, reflected in the words used. Said is from a verb which indicates a solemn statement; while an oath is in view, v4. The Father is speaking […]
The names of God #4: Adonai
The names of God #4: Adonai Psalm 110 Here is a recorded conversation within the Godhead. There are solemn statements and declarations made here, reflected in the words used. Said is from a verb which indicates a solemn statement; while an oath is in view, v4. The Father is speaking […]
The names of God #3: Jehovah
The names of God #3: Jehovah Exodus 3:14, 6:3 The name before us in these verses is the name Jehovah. It is revealed now, 2500 years after creation. It is important to see that this additional piece of information about God is linked with what is already known of Him. […]
The names of God #1: El-Shaddai, the first name revealed
The first name of God Exodus 6:3 The name recorded here was evidently the first name God revealed to men. At this point it has been in use for approximately 2500 years. Being first, it evidently is foundational to a right understanding of God. N.B. the use of Jehovah […]