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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…
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God is Jehovah Shammah
The title ‘Jehovah Shammah’ occurs once in the Old Testament, in the prophetic vision of Ezekiel. The title means ‘the Lord is there’ and is a name prophetically spoken over Israel’s capital city, Jerusalem. And the name of the city from that time on will be: the LORD is there. Ezekiel 48:35 When we…
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God is the Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd is a title used specifically for Jesus. Jesus used this title to explain His ministry on earth and His love for His people in John 10: “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is…
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Remember and Expect
Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; this God’s will for you in Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). God wants us to pray; that is His will for our lives. It is tempting to rattle off a quick prayer and carry on with your day. But is that meaningful prayer? Are…
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God is Jehovah Rohi
Jehovah Rohi is a title of God that means ‘the Lord my shepherd’. Most famously, it is used in Psalm 23 and denotes God’s shepherding qualities. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even…
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God is the Prince of Peace
‘Prince of Peace’ is a title used for Jesus specifically. Where ‘Jehovah Shalom’ referred to God the Father, the title ‘Prince of Peace’ refers to God the Son, Jesus Christ. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are one God, and by their nature are peaceful and bring peace. This title is explicitly…
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God is Jehovah Shalom
Jehovah Shalom occurs once in the Old Testament in Judges 6; it was used by Gideon to worship God for the peace He was going to restore to Israel. The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight. So the Lord handed them over to the Midianites for seven years. The Midianites were so cruel that the Israelites made…