Episode What's in a Name?
"What's in a name?" is a famous question Juliet asked in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. And while she wasn't asking the question about the Bible, when you read the Bible, you find that names mean a lot. Great meaning is attached to both people and places. And so it should be no surprise that when it comes to God, the central figure in the Scriptures, His name—or actually His names—matters a lot. So much so, in fact, that one name can't fully represent God's power and majesty. Join the group this week as they discover how knowing the names of God in the Bible can help us appreciate more of who God is. What's in a name? Apparently a lot.
Chapter 1
Your name—and your nicknames—all have a story, don’t they? Everyone’s name has a story behind it. And it’s no surprise that God—the central figure in the Bible—has some names that help us know His story. Join Rasool Berry, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Bill Crowder as they reflect on the age-old question, “What’s in a name?”
Chapter 2
Most of us probably have a list of certain heroes or people we admire that we would love to meet. And if you ever had the chance to talk with anyone from your list . . . you can understand the intimidation Moses must have felt when God introduced Himself. In this episode, the group sits down to explore the name God chooses to share in His first interaction with this familiar man of the Bible.
Chapter 3
If you could choose the specific qualities of your ideal boss, what qualities would you choose? What do you look for in a leader? In this conversation on Discover the Word, the team continues their study called What’s in a Name by looking at a name of God that kind of means “boss”—Adonai. Join them as they talk about the issue of His leadership in our lives.
Chapter 4
There are times when we’re willing to buy knock-offs because they’re cheaper and there’s not much difference from the name-brand ones, right? But sometimes you have to go with a brand-name you recognize and trust because there is a difference. Well, in this episode of Discover the Word, Rasool, Bill, Daniel, and Elisa continue their study called What’s in a Name, by focusing on a well-known Bible story where trust was desperately needed, and produced another name for God.
Chapter 5
Throughout this series on Discover the Word called What’s in a Name, the group has highlighted a lot of names for God in the Old Testament . . . but what about the New Testament? Well, as the group wraps up this study, they discover how those Old Testament names find their fulfillment in Jesus. Jesus is the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) of God. Be part of this study as they talk about Immanuel, God is with us.