God has a Name

Jehovah Shammah

July 14, 2024 • Joey Rodgers • Ezekiel 48:35

Have you ever been blamed for something you had nothing to do with? God gets blamed all the time for things He’s had nothing to do with, leaving people with the wrong idea about who He is. God doesn’t want to be the God who exists afar, He wants to be present in our lives where He will always be with us so that He can live through us. Watch as we explore who He is through the final name mentioned in the Old Testament, Jehovah Shammah – The Lord is THERE.

Jehovah Mekadesh

July 7, 2024 • Cedric Beckles • Leviticus 20:7–8

What was Israel to be like in their relationship to God? How were they supposed to live? How could they maintain their distinctive qualities as a people related to God when they settled in a land inhabited by pagan nations who did not know God? These questions are as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago. In the book of Leviticus, we see the walk and worship of the redeemed and are first introduced to the name Jehovah Mekadesh – The God who Sanctifies. While this name often gets overlooked in the English Bible, there is no other name for God that adequately expresses His nature and the requirements He places on His people.

Jehovah Nissi - The Lord is Our Banner

June 30, 2024 • Joey Rodgers • Exodus 17:15–16

Have you ever found yourself in a no-win situation? Whether it's an issue of morality, politics, or just plain common sense, as Jesus followers, we may be concerned with our options. In Exodus 17, Moses and the Israelites appear to be in a no-win situation. They wander into a land to face a formidable enemy – And God shows up! After the battle, Moses calls God Jehovah Nissi – the Lord is Our Banner. This name serves as a reminder that no matter how desperate and needy we might be – the battle always belongs to the Lord and not ourselves.

Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Your Healer

June 23, 2024 • Craig Hamlin • Exodus 15:22–27

It’s easy to get bitter when things don’t go our way – but is that what God wants us to do? We can either get mired in the muck of sin or we can diligently listen for God’s voice and do what is right. Much like the Israelites encounter at Marah, God promises to be our Jehovah Ropha – The Lord Your Healer- when we follow Him. In this message, we will discover our God who heals, restores, and rebuilds us.

Jehovah Jireh - The God Who Provides

June 16, 2024 • Joey Rodgers • Genesis 22:1–19

Have you ever found yourself in a “bottom of the 9th base-loaded, game-on-the-line moment when all the pressure is placed on you to deliver? This was the case for Abraham in Genesis 22 when God asked him to do the unthinkable, to lay Isaac on the altar. God tests Abraham’s faith and when Abraham responds, God shows up in a big way as our Jehovah Jireh – the God who provides.

Yahweh - The Self-Existent One

June 2, 2024 • Joey Rodgers • Exodus 3:1–15

The name for God, Yahweh is the most often used name for God in the O.T. The Jews considered this name so holy that they refused to pronounce it for fear they’d profane God’s holiness. When scribes would copy the Scriptures, they’d stop and take a bath before writing the name, pick up a new pen to write this one name, and then destroy the pen afterward. Originally written with just 4 consonants (YHWH), it means “to be” as in “to live”. This name implies that God in His essence is life and that all life is found in Him alone. He is the self-existent One who is personal and engaged – who has always been and will always be.

El Shaddai - The All-Sufficient One

May 26, 2024 • Joey Rodgers • Genesis 17:1

How do you respond to God when He suddenly shows up in your life? Who is this God crowding your life in an attempt to connect with you? The answer is – ONLY God! If you're looking for someone or something other than God to quench your soul thirst, then you’re certain to be disappointed. Only El Shaddai – the all-sufficient one can truly satisfy your soul.

El Elyon - God Most High

May 12, 2024 • Joey Rodgers • Genesis 14

With over 238 mentions in the Old Testament, the name for God Most High - El Elyon testifies to His supremacy. He is above all other gods and has absolute power and authority over every created thing. Nothing is above Him, nor will anyone or anything rule over Him. As El Elyon – God is introduced as the God who is supreme over all other pretenders.

Elohim - The One and Only God

May 5, 2024 • Joey Rodgers • Genesis 1:1

In Genesis 1:1, the Bible tells us that God created the heavens and the earth. God is named here as Elohim, one of the 900+ names for God in the Bible. Elohim means the one and only infinite, all-powerful. God declared His name to make it clear that He’s the one and only, eternal, and triune Creator. As the crowning achievement in His creation, we are fearfully and wonderfully made in His image for a purpose so that we might have a relationship with Him.

Adonai - The Lord of All

April 28, 2024 • Joey Rodgers • Genesis 15:1–9

Names are important because they identify who we are. They help shape our personality and help foster our character and connection with others. When it comes to God’s name, His name is more than a title, it’s a statement of His character – a revelation of His being. God gave us His name to help us to know Him and Trust Him. As we begin our new series, God Has A Name, we will begin with Adonai meaning – God is the Lord of all. He is the master, ruler, and owner of everything – implying that nothing escapes God or catches Him by surprise. He knows all, sees all, and controls all.

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