Episode Old Testament Names for God | Week 1
What are some of the names for God in Scripture? Discover how those names describe important aspects of God and how these names can give us security and confidence to trust our loving God.
Chapter 1
Your name is deeply connected to . . . you. And in this Discover the Word conversation, Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry begin a study called “Old Testament Names for God.” Be part of the group as they discover how different names for God describe important aspects of what God is like and how those names can give us security and confidence to trust this God who loves us so much.
Chapter 2
Can you think of a time when God provided for you in perhaps an unusual way? Have that event in mind as you join the Discover the Word team as they continue exploring some “Old Testament Names for God.” Come along and discover what the name Jehovah-Jireh meant to Abraham and what it means for us today.
Chapter 3
Why do we so often take our health-related prayer requests for healing to God? Join the Discover the Word group of Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry as they continue their conversation about some of the “Old Testament Names for God.” Discover the meaning behind the name Jehovah-Rapha—the God who heals.
Chapter 4
Why do people use banners and flags in churches, sporting events, or elsewhere? What does it mean to “pledge allegiance” to those flags? Be part of the Discover the Word team as they have a great conversation about another of the “Old Testament Names for God.” Come along and discover the meaning of the name Jehovah-Nissi and what it means for us “fly the flag” of our God.
Chapter 5
If you’ve ever wondered what the word sanctification means, you’re not alone. In this episode, the Discover the Word team closes out the first week of their insightful “Old Testament Names for God” series. You’re not going to want to miss their great conversation about how the meaning of sanctification is tied to the name Jehovah M’Kaddesh.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
As we explore some of the Old Testament names that are given to God, we can rejoice as we discover how those names describe important aspects of what God is like and how they can give us security and confidence to trust this God who loves us so much.
How awesome to know that Yahweh/Jehovah is the Great I Am as well as Jehovah-Jireh our Provider, Jehovah-Rapha our Healer, Jehovah-Nissi our Banner, and Jehovah-M’Kadesh our Sanctifier!
God is much greater than we could ever comprehend or describe with mere words. When we remember how good, loving, holy, merciful, and powerful God is, it helps us keep everything else in perspective.
Reflect
- Why do you think Abraham focused on God’s mercy and faithfulness, not on his own obedience, when he called the place Jehovah-Jireh in Genesis 22:14?
- What do you think God was saying about Himself in Exodus 3:13–14?
- How does the name Jehovah-Rapha in Exodus 15:26 relate to Jesus, the Great Physician?
- According to Exodus 17:15–16, who ultimately won the victory for the Israelites?
- Based on Exodus 31:12–15, who makes us holy?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You for being my Provider, Healer, Sanctifier, Banner, and so much more! Help me to call upon You in good and bad times. Help me to meditate on Your Word and on how glorious and marvelous You are!”
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