My kin are those who have been bought by the blood of the Lamb. They are my brothers and my sisters, even if they root for the wrong football team. My calling is to love them like family, for they are family. They, like me, have been born a second time, born into the family of God. We share a common Father, we share a common mother, the church, and we share a common brother, Jesus our Lord.
R.C. Sproul Jr.

The names of God part 1

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The names of God - Student Guide

The names of God part 1

The Names Of God

Part 1

From *Theology* Conference On THE WORD BBS South Australia

WEEK ONE … DAY 1 – 7

From: BRIAN JENNINGS
Subject: NAMES OF GOD

DAY 1 Date ……… GOD (Elohim) Genesis ch1v1-31

READ: Pray for Understanding.

  1. The name GOD in the Old Testament is usually a translation of the Hebrew name Elohim, meaning “omnipotent power and dominion over the whole universe”. Describe what God (Elohim) created on each day of creation.

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B. What attributes did God display by creating the universe and

everything in it?

C. Because God is the Creator of all and my Maker, I respond to Him by:

DEED: Pray for Creativity in Serving Him.

God, do Your powerful work through me to:

NEED: Pray for Strength.

My greatest need today is:

Today………God solved my need by:

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In the Old Testament the name God (Elohim) is used more than 2,300 times. To understand more about Him, study Psalm ch104 and Job ch38-41.

DAY 2 Date ……… GOD ALMIGHTY (El Shaddai) Genesis ch17v1-27

READ: Pray for Faith.

  1. When Abraham was 75 years old, God promised to give him descendants who would build a great nation (Genesis ch12v1-9). But at the age of 99, he still did not have a son. What did God Almighty promise this old man?
  2. God Almighty (translation of the Hebrew name El Shaddai) refers to His all sufficiency and mighty power to accomplish His promises. How did Abraham show he believed Him?
  3. When God Almighty promises me through His Word to do “impossible” things, I will:

DEED: Pray for Obedience.

God Almighty, do the impossible through me by:

NEED: Pray for God’s Sufficiency.

My greatest need today is: God Almighty showed Himself sufficient to answer my need today ………by:

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Study what God Almighty did for Jacob (Abraham’s grandson) and how Jacob responded to Him. Genesis ch28v1-22 and Genesis ch35v1-15.

DAY 3 Date ……… I AM (Jehovah) Exodus ch3v1-22

READ: Pray for Knowledge of God’s Character.

  1. The Hebrew people had been enslaved in Egypt for hundreds of years. God chose and 80-year-old shepherd, Moses, to lead them out. In the process He revealed His name I AM (Jehovah), which is translated in the Old Testament into the English name LORD. What characteristics does the LORD reveal about Himself in this passage?
  2. What was Moses’ reaction to the LORD’s command?
  3. When the LORD asks me to do something difficult, I will:

DEED: Pray for compassion.

Eternal LORD, lead me to:

NEED: Pray for Freedom From Bondage.

My greatest need today is:

The LORD answered my prayer today ../../.. Here’s how:

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The name LORD (Jehovah) appears 5,863 times in the Old Testament. It has all capitals to distinguish it from another Hebrew name, Adonai, which is also translated Lord. (See day 10.). In the New Testament only Lord (Greek kurios, meaning “master”, equivalent to Adonai) is used. Jesus claimed to be I AM in John ch8v48-59.

DAY 4 Date ……… LORD Who Heals (Jehovah-Rophe) Exodus ch15v1-27

READ: Pray for Thankful Attitude.

  1. The Israelites left Egypt and slavery, but as they came to the Red Sea, the Egyptian warriors closed in to destroy them. The LORD miraculously delivered them. What did the people thank him for?
  2. Three days later they faced another dilemma. How did they react? What is the significance of the name the LORD Who Heals?
  3. When I am confronted with a difficult dilemma, I will:

DEED: Pray for Opportunities to Show God’s Healing Power to Others.

Jehovah-Rophe, please heal:

NEED: Pray for God’s Deliverance.

My greatest need today is: Today ../../.. Jehovah-Rophe answered my prayer. Here’s how:

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The Lord Jesus Christ is the Great Physician. Read about His healing power in Mark ch5.

DAY 5 Date ……… ROCK Tsuwr Deuteronomy ch32v1-47

READ: Pray for Wisdom to Take God’s Warning to heart.

  1. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the Israelites were getting ready to enter the Promised Land. Moses reminded them of their relationship with God. Describe the Rock and what He does for His servants.
  2. How did the ROCK treat those who forsook Him?
  3. My response to God, my Rock, is:

DEED: Pray for Courage to Proclaim the Name of the Lord.

God, my Rock, guide me to:

NEED: Pray for Confidence in God’s Ways.

My greatest need today is:

My Rock answered my prayer today ../../.. in this way:

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Our Rock is a refuge from troubles and a source of strength. Find out how David apprroached Him in Psalm ch62.

DAY 6 Date ../../.. Deliverer (palat) 2Samuel ch22v1-51

READ: Pray for Divine Protection.

  1. King David of Israel had many powerful enemies, including King Saul, who aggressively tried to destroy him. However, they all failed miserably because David trusted his Deliverer. What was it about God that assured David he could find victory in Him?
  2. What were David’s attitudes and actions toward God?
  3. My response to my Deliverer is:

DEED: Pray for Appreciation of God’s Lovingkindness.

I am confident my God, my Deliverer, will:

NEED: Pray for Deliverance From Stress.

My greatest need today is:

My Deliverer answered my prayer today ../../.. like this:

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David sang this song again in Psalm ch18. Compare the two songs. Notice the similarities and the differences.

DAY 7 Date ../../.. Judge of the Earth (shaphat ‘erets) Psalm ch94v1-23

READ: Pray for a Righteous Life.

  1. A judge has the authority to pass judgment on persons in a court of law. What attributes does the Judge of the Earth possess that qualify Him to make final judgement on every person?
  2. Compare how differently He treats the two kinds of individuals:
  3. I humble myself before the Judge because:

DEED: Pray for the Help of the Lord.

O Judge of the Earth, open up the way for me to:

NEED: Pray for Relief From the Days of Adversity.

My greatest need today is:

Today ../../.. the Judge of the Earth answered my prayer in this way:

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Jesus has the authority to render judgement on everyone. Find out about His unique role as th Judge in John ch5.

If this file has assisted you and you have questions please feel free to drop a message by private netmail to the writer, Brian Jennings (680/804) or Ken Richards (680/803.1) or Marilyn Simmons (680/803.6).

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