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God is The Word
‘The Word’ is a title used to describe Jesus in the New Testament. The capitalisation of the ‘W’ signifies that this refers to a Word that is different from regular words. Jesus, the Word, is active and eternal. He existed from the beginning (John 1:1) and has always been God. In the beginning the…
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God is the Redeemer
‘Redeemer’ is a title given to God. It is frequently used, particularly in the book of Isaiah. This title is important because it shows that we needed to be redeemed from something – sin. “Pay attention, O Jacob, for you are my servant, O Israel.I, the Lord, made you, and I will not forget you.I have swept away…
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God is The Lion of the Tribe of Judah
The Lion of the tribe Judah is a title used to describe Jesus. The name relates to Jesus’ earthly bloodline. Jesus’ earthly mother, Mary, was a descendant of King David, who in turn was a descendant of Judah, son of Jacob (Israel). Jacob’s sons formed the twelve tribes of Israel and in Genesis 49,…
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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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Praying Together
It is good to come together in prayer and worship, to seek God and His will for our lives. 1 Timothy 2 gives a good insight into how we can come together to pray, whether it is in church or in a prayer meeting: I urge you, first of all, to pray for all…
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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…