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God is The Lamb
‘The Lamb of God’ is a name given to Jesus and is a very special name for God. It describes Jesus as the Saviour. In Old Testament times, animal sacrifices were offered in order to atone for sins and restore relationship with God. Consider the following passages in explaining what it means for Jesus…
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Pause and Reflect
Take some time to contemplate the names of God that we have looked at this week. Carefully consider each one. What does it mean for God to bear each one of these names? Which name of God is most meaningful to you? How has meditating on these names of God impacted the way you…
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God is The Paraclete
The name ‘Paraclete’ is a name in Greek that can be translated a few different ways. It is a name given to the Holy Spirit by Jesus and can mean Advocate, Comforter, Encourager or Counsellor. It essentially signifies somebody that comes alongside you and is a helper in many different ways. “If you love…
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God is Living Water
The term “Living Water” is a title attributed to the Holy Spirit. This term is first mentioned in Jeremiah, in which God describes Himself as the fountain of living water. The term ‘Living Water’ is also recorded in in the Gospel according to John, during Jesus’ ministry: Jesus knew the Pharisees had heard that he…
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God is The Bread of Life
‘The Bread of Life’ is a title which Jesus uses to refer to Himself after having miraculously fed 5000 people. He uses this idea of food to preach the necessity of having faith in God. Through Him, we will always be sustained in Him and His provision. When we are nourished by Jesus, the…
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God is El Roi
The name El Roi can be translated as ‘The God who sees’. It was first used by Hagar, who was comforted by God in her distress: Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me…
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God is El Olam
The name El Olam can be translated a few different ways. It can be translated as the ‘Everlasting God’, ‘the God of eternity’, ‘the God of the universe’ or ‘the God of ancient days’. This name of God signifies the boundless and timeless nature of God. Then Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba,…
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God is El Elyon
The name El Elyon occurs 28 times in the Old Testament of which, 17 occurrences are in the Psalms. The name can be translated as ‘the Most High God’ or ‘the Most Exalted God’. And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought Abram some bread and wine. Melchizedek blessed Abram…
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Pause and Reflect
Take some time to contemplate the names of God that we have looked at this week. Carefully consider each one. What does it mean for God to bear each one of these names? Which name of God is most meaningful to you? How has meditating on these names of God impacted the way you…
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God is Immanuel
‘Immanuel’ is a name specifically used to refer to Jesus, the Messiah and Son of God. It is a name symbolic of Jesus’ ministry whereby He was not only physically present on earth but also sent the Holy Spirit to be with all people. The name means ‘God is with us’. It is first…