i am - week 10 - the importance of his name

8/8/2019 I AM - Week 10 - The Importance of His Name

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His Name in You is GreatHis Name in You is Great

Week 2Week 2 The Importance ofThe Importance ofHis NameHis Name


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Theres Something About That Name!Theres Something About That Name!

Deuteronomy 12:5Deuteronomy 12:5Seek the LORD at the place which the LORDSeek the LORD at the place which the LORD

shall choose to establish Hisshall choose to establish His NAME.NAME.

2 Chronicles 6:102 Chronicles 6:10

I have built the temple for theI have built the temple for the NAMENAMEof theof theLORD God of IsraelLORD God of Israel

Proverbs 18:10Proverbs 18:10

TheThe NAMENAMEof the LORD is a strong tower; theof the LORD is a strong tower; the

righteous run to it and are safe.righteous run to it and are safe.

Isaiah 30:27Isaiah 30:27--3030

TheThe NAMENAMEof the LORD comes from afar Theof the LORD comes from afar The

LORD will cause His glorious voice to be heardLORD will cause His glorious voice to be heard


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Proverbs 30:4Proverbs 30:4

Who has gone up to heaven and comeWho has gone up to heaven and comedown? Who has gathered up the wind in thedown? Who has gathered up the wind in the

hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped uphollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up

the waters in his cloak? Who hasthe waters in his cloak? Who hasestablished all the ends of the earth?established all the ends of the earth?

What isWhat is HISHIS NAMENAME, and the, and the NAMENAME ofof

His Son? Tell me if you know!His Son? Tell me if you know!


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The Importance of a NameThe Importance of a NameAA NAMENAME was an expression of the nature,was an expression of the nature,

character, and destiny of an individual.character, and destiny of an individual.

Physical AttributesPhysical Attributes

EsauEsau redred

LabanLaban blondeblonde

Character, NatureCharacter, Nature

NabalNabal foolfool (I Sam 25:25) Just like his name(I Sam 25:25) Just like his name

SatanSatan adversary, accuseradversary, accuser

Personal Call and DestinyPersonal Call and Destiny

YeshuaYeshua SaviorSavior (Mt 1:21) For He will save(Mt 1:21) For He will save

PeterPeter RockRock

A NAME is a REVELATION of the PERSONA NAME is a REVELATION of the PERSON


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The Importance of a NameThe Importance of a Name

Names are sometimes assigned by God.Names are sometimes assigned by God.You shall call his nameYou shall call his name

God sometimes changes peoples namesGod sometimes changes peoples namesAbraham: Exalted FatherAbraham: Exalted Father Father of Many NationsFather of Many Nations

Sarah: PrincessSarah: Princess Mother of KingsMother of Kings

Some name changes must be resisted:Some name changes must be resisted:Daniel:Daniel: God is my defenderGod is my defender

NOTNOTBelteshazzar Bel protect himBelteshazzar Bel protect him

If human names have great significance,If human names have great significance,

Gods names are even more importantGods names are even more important


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Gods Names are anGods Names are an

Expression of WhoExpression of Who HeHe is!is!His names are a REVELATION of HisHis names are a REVELATION of His

Nature, Character, and Purpose!Nature, Character, and Purpose!

To KNOW Gods Names is to gainTo KNOW Gods Names is to gain

understanding of what He is like, and howunderstanding of what He is like, and how

He wants to relate to His people.He wants to relate to His people.

HIS NAME IS THE BASIS FOR FAITHHIS NAME IS THE BASIS FOR FAITH

Isa. 50:10Isa. 50:10 Let him trust in theLet him trust in theNA

MENA

MEof the LORD andof the LORD andrely upon GOD. (Trusting Gods Name = Trusting God)rely upon GOD. (Trusting Gods Name = Trusting God)

Acts 3:16Acts 3:16 healing through faithhealing through faith INHISNAME.INHISNAME.


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The Importance of a Gods NamesThe Importance of a Gods Names

GODS NAME IS TO BE HONOREDGODS NAME IS TO BE HONOREDPhil 2:10Phil 2:10 at the name of Jesus every knee should bowat the name of Jesus every knee should bow

Honoring His Name is an Expression of Worship!Honoring His Name is an Expression of Worship!

COMMANDED NOT TO DISHONORCOMMANDED NOT TO DISHONORExo 20:7Exo 20:7 You shall not misuse name of the LORD yourYou shall not misuse name of the LORD your

God LORD will no hold anyone guiltless who misusesGod LORD will no hold anyone guiltless who misuses

His Name. (to dishonor Gods name = dishonor God)His Name. (to dishonor Gods name = dishonor God)

In the Bible, God revealedIn the Bible, God revealedHimself in Many NamesHimself in Many Names


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Three Primary Names of GodThree Primary Names of God

Primary NamesPrimary Names:: Elohim, Yahweh, AdonaiElohim, Yahweh, AdonaiELEL,, ELOHOIMELOHOIM = GOD= GOD generic supremegeneric supreme

being Used by Israel and by pagans.being Used by Israel and by pagans.

YAHYAH,, YAHWEHYAHWEH == Proper NameProper Name of Godof God Covenant Name!Covenant Name!

ADONAIADONAI = LORD= LORD acknowledgementacknowledgement

that He is my Master!that He is my Master!


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Other Names of GodOther Names of God

Compound Names w/ El:Compound Names w/ El: El Shaddai, ElEl Shaddai, ElElyon, El OlamElyon, El Olam

Covenant Compound Names:Covenant Compound Names: Yahweh Jireh,Yahweh Jireh,

Yahweh Ropha, Yahweh Nissi, YahwehYahweh Ropha, Yahweh Nissi, Yahweh

Rohi, etc.Rohi, etc.

Descriptive Names:Descriptive Names: Lamb of God, Rock, Root,Lamb of God, Rock, Root,

Good Shepherd, King, Bread of Life, etc.Good Shepherd, King, Bread of Life, etc.

Messiahs Name:Messiahs Name: Jesus (Yeshua = Salvation)Jesus (Yeshua = Salvation)

Unknown Name:Unknown Name: Rev 19:12Rev 19:12


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We Need to Understand theWe Need to Understand the

HolinessHoliness of Gods Nameof Gods Name

Holy = set apart or specialHoly = set apart or special

NOTCOMMONORORDINARYNOTCOMMONORORDINARY

Dont PROF

ANE(treat as common)

Dont PROF

ANE(treat as common)

Dont use flippantlyDont use flippantly

Dont bring dishonor to it(Rom 2:24)Dont bring dishonor to it(Rom 2:24)

The Jews considered Gods Name so HOLY...The Jews considered Gods Name so HOLY...They would not even pronounce it!They would not even pronounce it!


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The Holiness of His NameThe Holiness of His NameWHEN THEY SAW THE NAMEWHEN THEY SAW THE NAME

Y A H W E HY A H W E HTHEY WOULD SAYTHEY WOULD SAYa d o n a ia d o n a i

(Lord)(Lord)

To help them remember not to pronounce YahwehTo help them remember not to pronounce Yahweh

They only wrote theThey only wrote the consonantsconsonants of Yahwehof Yahweh

YY HH WW HH(The tetragrammaton)(The tetragrammaton)

They wroteThey wrote vowelsvowels for Adonai in the margin!for Adonai in the margin!

a o a ia o a i

Early English translators of the OT didntEarly English translators of the OT didntUnderstand what the rabbis had written!Understand what the rabbis had written!

They added the VOWELS of AdonaiThey added the VOWELS of Adonai

to the CONSONANTS of Yahweh!to the CONSONANTS of Yahweh!

YYaa HH oo WW aa HH

And made a NEW name for God!And made a NEW name for God! JEHOVAHJEHOVAH


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The Holiness of His NameThe Holiness of His Name

OurBibles follow the patternOurBibles follow the patternestablished by the Jewsestablished by the Jews

You wont find YAHWEHYou wont find YAHWEH

But you find the word LORDBut you find the word LORD

written two ways:written two ways:

Lord = AdonaiLord = Adonai

LORD = YahwehLORD = Yahweh


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Important to Know His Names!Important to Know His Names!

Proverbs 30:4Proverbs 30:4 Who has wrapped up theWho has wrapped up thewaters in his cloak? Who haswaters in his cloak? Who has

established all the ends of the earth?established all the ends of the earth?

What isWhat is HISHIS NAMENAME, and the, and the NAMENAME ofofHis Son? Tell me if you know!His Son? Tell me if you know!

Proverbs 18:10Proverbs 18:10 TheThe NAMENAMEof the LORDof the LORD

is a strong tower; the righteous run to itis a strong tower; the righteous run to itand are safe.and are safe.

Names are key toNames are key to experienceexperience His Presence & PowerHis Presence & Power


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His Name and His PresenceHis Name and His Presence

GodsGods Manifest PresenceManifest Presence is Calledis CalledHisHis PresencePresence

HisHis GloryGlory

HisHis WordWordHisHis NAMENAME

His Name is Closely related toHis Name is Closely related to

His PresenceHis Presence


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His Name is Closely RelatedHis Name is Closely Related

to His Presenceto His PresenceDeut 12:5Deut 12:5 place where Godplace where God establishesestablishes HisHis NAMENAME

Deut 12:11Deut 12:11 place God chooses forplace God chooses forNAMENAMEto dwellto dwell

2 Chron 6:102 Chron 6:10 a house for thea house for theNA

MENA

MEof the LORDof the LORDIsa 30:27Isa 30:27 TheThe NAMENAMEof the LORD comes fromof the LORD comes from

afar, with burning anger and dense cloudsafar, with burning anger and dense clouds

of smoke; His lips are full of wrath, andof smoke; His lips are full of wrath, and

His tongue is a consuming fire.His tongue is a consuming fire.

Why does God use His Name toWhy does God use His Name to

describe His Presence?describe His Presence?


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His Names are a revelation ofHis Names are a revelation of

His nature and character.His nature and character.

Where His Name is Established,Where His Name is Established,

His NATURE is Revealed.His NATURE is Revealed.

When His nature is revealed,When His nature is revealed,we experience His Presence.we experience His Presence.

EXAMPLE: Establishing Yahweh Rapha means youEXAMPLE: Establishing Yahweh Rapha means you

have established an atmosphere of faith where thehave established an atmosphere of faith where the

nature of God as healer can be established!nature of God as healer can be established!


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The REVELATION of His Name!The REVELATION of His Name!

Throughout theB

ible there is aThroughout theB

ible there is aPROGRESSIVE REVELATIONPROGRESSIVE REVELATION

of Gods nature and character.of Gods nature and character.

God is continually revealing more andGod is continually revealing more andmore about Himself.more about Himself.

What is revealed at any given time isWhat is revealed at any given time is

not incorrect, just incomplete.not incorrect, just incomplete.The UNFOLDING PURPOSE of the OT is GodsThe UNFOLDING PURPOSE of the OT is Gods

revelation of Himself as the God of promise.revelation of Himself as the God of promise.


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The Unfolding Revelation of GodThe Unfolding Revelation of God

1.1. EL, ELOHIMEL, ELOHIM Genesis 1:1Genesis 1:1

First CauseFirst Cause Power IncarnatePower Incarnate CREATORCREATOR

Used when focus is on God as creatorUsed when focus is on God as creator

demonstrations of His creative powerdemonstrations of His creative power

ElEl = singular God= singular God

ElohimElohim = plural form= plural form

Can be gods of pagan gods.Can be gods of pagan gods.

Can be plural of majestyCan be plural of majesty GODGOD


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The Unfolding Revelation of GodThe Unfolding Revelation of God2.2.

EL

ELY

ONEL

ELY

ON Genesis 14:19Genesis 14:19 THE MOST HIGH GOD (Supreme Authority)THE MOST HIGH GOD (Supreme Authority)

MELCHIZEDEK A PRIEST OF MOST HIGHMELCHIZEDEK A PRIEST OF MOST HIGH

Possessor of Heaven and EarthPossessor of Heaven and Earth (36Times)(36Times)

Pagans know He is there!Pagans know He is there!

Luke 1:35Luke 1:35 Jesus is Son of the Most High.Jesus is Son of the Most High.

ELOHIM =ELOHIM = CREATORCREATOR

EL ELYON =EL ELYON = OWNEROWNER


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The Unfolding Revelation of GodThe Unfolding Revelation of God

3.3. EL SHADDAIEL SHADDAI Genesis 14:19Genesis 14:19God AlmightyGod Almighty

2Possible Meanings for2Possible Meanings for SHADDAISHADDAI::

1.1. DestroyerDestroyer fromfrom SHADADSHADAD To DestroyTo Destroy

KEY: Overwhelming PowerKEY: Overwhelming Powerdont mess withdont mess with

2.2. NourisherNourisher fromfrom SHADSHAD (breast)(breast) SADEHSADEH (field)(field)

KEY: Source of blessing & provisionKEY: Source of blessing & provision

Which is the right meaning?Which is the right meaning?

Is God a destroyer? or a nurturer?Is God a destroyer? or a nurturer?


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SUGGEST: BOTH ARE CORRECT!SUGGEST: BOTH ARE CORRECT!God has infinite creativity! (Bible: puns, wordplays)God has infinite creativity! (Bible: puns, wordplays)

Uses words sounding like other words: deep meaningsUses words sounding like other words: deep meaningsWhen God revealed Himself asWhen God revealed Himself as El ShaddaiEl Shaddai, I believe He, I believe Hedeliberately chose a word with two different, and oppositedeliberately chose a word with two different, and opposite

root meaningsroot meanings because both are true!because both are true!

----------------------------------------------------------To His peopleTo His people ProviderProvider To enemiesTo enemies DestroyerDestroyer

GodGod blessedblessed Abraham!Abraham! ButBut destroyeddestroyed Sodom!Sodom!

2 Cor 2:162 Cor 2:16 Jesus message is like aJesus message is like a fragrance:fragrance:

ofof LIFELIFE to the saved,to the saved, of of DEATHDEATH to the lost.to the lost.----------------------------------------------------------

LIKE ELECTRICITY: Great benefit if relate correctlyLIKE ELECTRICITY: Great benefit if relate correctly

Great danger if you misuse. (Fear of the Lord)Great danger if you misuse. (Fear of the Lord)


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El ShaddaiEl Shaddai

EL

SHADDAIEL

SHADDAI is a very important nameis a very important name

The first letter of ShaddaiThe first letter of Shaddai

is the Hebrew Letteris the Hebrew LetterSHINSHIN

Its Gods First InitialIts Gods First Initial

Often used as a symbol of GodOften used as a symbol of God


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DEUT 6DEUT 6 PUT HIS WORD ON DOORPOSTPUT HIS WORD ON DOORPOST

Solution: Mezuzah! Small containerSolution: Mezuzah! Small containerwith Scripture from Deut 6! Every Door!with Scripture from Deut 6! Every Door!

Each Mezuzah isEach Mezuzah is

usually decoratedusually decorated

with a SHIN!with a SHIN!

Its a way ofIts a way of

placing the nameplacing the name

of God on the doorof God on the door


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Aaronic BlessingAaronic Blessing

Num 6:23Num 6:23--27 Speak to Aaron & his27 Speak to Aaron & hissons, saying, Thus you shall blesssons, saying, Thus you shall bless

the sons of Israel. You shall say tothe sons of Israel. You shall say to

them: The LORD bless you & keepthem: The LORD bless you & keep

you; The LORD make His faceyou; The LORD make His faceshine on you, & be gracious to you;shine on you, & be gracious to you;

The LORD lift up His countenanceThe LORD lift up His countenance

on you, & give you peace.on you, & give you peace.

SO THEY SHALLSO THEY SHALL PUT MY NAMEPUT MY NAMEONON THE SONS OF ISRAEL,THE SONS OF ISRAEL, and Iand I

will bless them.will bless them.

Priests formed the letterPriests formed the letter SHINSHIN::


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City of JerusalemCity of Jerusalem

Where God chose to place His NameWhere God chose to place His NameIf you look at aIf you look at a

topographic maptopographic map

of Jerusalemof Jerusalem

Valleys runningValleys running

Through the city formThrough the city form

a letter SHIN!a letter SHIN!

Like GOD took aLike GOD took abranding iron andbranding iron and

impressed His Name onimpressed His Name on

on that city!on that city!


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INTERESTING INSIGHT!INTERESTING INSIGHT!

The JewsB

elieve the HebrewThe JewsB

elieve the HebrewAlphabet Comes from God!Alphabet Comes from God!Shape of each letter important!Shape of each letter important!

They are PICTURES!They are PICTURES!

Samekh = cycleSamekh = cycle Vav = tent pegVav = tent pegIf that is true, its interestingIf that is true, its interesting

That the letter representingThat the letter representing

The NAME God revealed toThe NAME God revealed to

Abraham is a picture of theAbraham is a picture of the

TRINITY!TRINITY!

Three distinct elementsThree distinct elements

that formed the unified whole.that formed the unified whole.


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EL

ELY

ON =EL

ELY

ON = OWNEROWNERSHADDAI =SHADDAI = PROVIDER / DESTROYERPROVIDER / DESTROYER

But God Was Not Finished Revealing Himself!But God Was Not Finished Revealing Himself!

Ex 6:3Ex 6:3--66 I appeared to Abraham, Isaac andI appeared to Abraham, Isaac and

Jacob asJacob as EL SHADDAIEL SHADDAI, but by My name, but by My name YAHWEHYAHWEH

I did not make myself known to them Therefore,I did not make myself known to them Therefore,

say to the Israelites: I amsay to the Israelites: I am YAHWEHYAHWEH

In Moses day God was ready to release a newIn Moses day God was ready to release a new

revelation of Himself to make Himself known asrevelation of Himself to make Himself known as

YAHWEH!YAHWEH!


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4.4. YAHWEHYAHWEH Exodus 3:12Exodus 3:12--1414

In Ex3 God Identifies Himself to MosesIn Ex3 God Identifies Himself to Moses

Say to the Israelites,Say to the Israelites, YAHWEHYAHWEH has sent me.has sent me.

Comes from verb to beComes from verb to be = I AM = God present= I AM = God present

with us, self existent, incomparable! (6824 times)with us, self existent, incomparable! (6824 times)

Personal NamePersonal Name Not generic deityNot generic deity only trueonly trueGod.God.Used of God inUsed of God in personal relationshippersonal relationship with His peoplewith His people

Genesis 1:2Genesis 1:2--33 overview of creation:overview of creation: ElohimElohim

Genesis 2:4Genesis 2:4 God creates Adam & Eve: YahwehGod creates Adam & Eve: Yahweh

Covenant NameCovenant Name Became synonymous with GodsBecame synonymous with Godscovenant actions toward Israelcovenant actions toward Israel

Memorial NameMemorial Name (Exodus 3:15)(Exodus 3:15) associated withassociated with

His great deeds.His great deeds.


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4.4. YAHWEHYAHWEH Exodus 3:12Exodus 3:12--1414

As the faithful covenant God, YAHWEH began toAs the faithful covenant God, YAHWEH began to

reveal His nature, character & purposesreveal His nature, character & purposes

Yahweh JairaYahweh Jaira The God whoThe God who PROVIDESPROVIDES

Yahweh RaphaYahweh Rapha The God whoThe God who HEALSHEALS

Yahweh MKeddishYahweh MKeddish The God whoThe God who MAKES HOLYMAKES HOLY

Yahweh NissiYahweh Nissi God who is my banner ofGod who is my banner of VICTORYVICTORY

Yahweh ShammahYahweh Shammah God who isGod who is PRESENTPRESENT with mewith me

Yahweh TsidkenuYahweh Tsidkenu God myGod my RIGHTEOUSNESSRIGHTEOUSNESS

Yahweh ShalomYahweh Shalom God who is myGod who is my PEACEPEACE

Yahweh ShaphatYahweh Shaphat God myGod my VINDICATORVINDICATOR

Yahweh RohiYahweh Rohi God who is myGod who is my SHEPHERDSHEPHERD

Reveal His Relationship with His People!Reveal His Relationship with His People!


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EL ELYON =EL ELYON = POSSESSORPOSSESSOR

EL SHADDAI =EL SHADDAI = PROVIDES, NOURISHESPROVIDES, NOURISHES

EL SHADDAI =EL SHADDAI = OVERCOMES MY ENEMIESOVERCOMES MY ENEMIES

YAHWEH =YAHWEH = FAITHFUL STRONG PRESENCEFAITHFUL STRONG PRESENCEkeeping his covenant to all generations!keeping his covenant to all generations!

THESEAREALLNAMESOFOURGOD!THESEAREALLNAMESOFOURGOD!

There is POWER in His NamesThere is POWER in His Names

God wants us to KNOW His name, CALLGod wants us to KNOW His name, CALLUPONHis name & PRAISEHis name!UPONHis name & PRAISEHis name!

Praising His Name Releases FAITH!Praising His Name Releases FAITH!


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Learning to Praise His NameLearning to Praise His Name

ASSIGNMENT:ASSIGNMENT:Read Revelation 1Read Revelation 1--55

Make a list of the names of God in these chapters.Make a list of the names of God in these chapters.

EXAMPLE: Rev. 1:5EXAMPLE: Rev. 1:5Jesus ChristJesus Christ

The FaithfulWitnessThe FaithfulWitness

The Firstborn of the DeadThe Firstborn of the Dead

The ruler of the kings of the earthThe ruler of the kings of the earth

Him who loves us & has freed us from our sins.Him who loves us & has freed us from our sins.

Spend timeSpend time PRAISINGPRAISINGHis Name!His Name!

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