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(Exo 3:13-14 KJV) And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? {14} And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NAMES OF GOD The Name of God holds an important key to understanding who God is. The Name of God is a personal disclosure of His Person, and reveals His Majesty and Eternal Existence, and relationship with His people. His Name is known only because He chooses to make it known. To the Hebrew mind, God was both hidden and revealed, transcendent and immanent. Even though he was mysterious, lofty, and unapproachable, He bridged the gap with humankind Himself by revealing His names. The truth of God’s character is focused in His Name. The divine Name reveals God’s power, authority, and holiness. This accounts for Israel’s great reverence for God’s Name. The Ten Commandments prohibited the violation of God’s name: (Exo 20:7 KJV) Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Prophets spoke with authority when they uttered God’s Name. Oaths taken in God’s Name were considered binding, and battles fought in the Name of God were victorious. Other nations would fear Israel, not because it was a mighty nation, but because it rallied under the Lord’s Name. In the New Testament, God’s Name is manifested most clearly in Jesus Christ. He is called "the Word": (John 1:1-4 KJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. {2} The same was in the beginning with God. {3} All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. {4} In him was life; and the life was the light of men. and Jesus himself makes the claim that he has revealed the Name of God (John 17:6). God’s Name is His promise to dwell with His people: (John 17:5-6 KJV) And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. {6} I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOME OF THE NAMES OF GOD God is the Bread of Life And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35 KJV God is My Hope Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. Ps.71:4-5 KJV God is my Wonderful Counselor For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. {7} Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isa 9:6-7 KJV Defender of widows and orphans Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. {5} A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. Psa 68:4-5 KJV God is the Strength of my Salvation- I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. {7} O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. {8} Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah. {9} As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. Psa 140:6-9 KJV Faithful and True And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. {12} His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. {13} And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. Rev 19:11-13 KJV God is Our Father Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence. {2} As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence! Isa 64:1-2 KJV God is a Sure Foundation I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations. {25} Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. {26} They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: {27} But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. Psa 102:24-27 KJV God is My Friend By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me. {12} And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever. {13} Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen. Psa 41:11-13 KJV God is Our Help in time of need Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; {19} To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. {20} Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. {21} For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. {22} Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. Psa 33:18-22 KJV Praise The Lord! O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. {2} Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; Psa 107:1-2 KJV --------------------------- Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! {9} For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Psa 107:8-9 KJV God Bless You.....brother bob.......<>< |