In such a short and simple Psalm, David packs much meaning. It’s believed that David wrote this during or shortly after a thunderstorm that swept through Israel. It conveys the voice and power of God in and over nature. As stated in Isaiah 6:3, the key is, “…Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies;… Continue reading Psalm 29: The Voice of the LORD
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The Goodness of God
This subject will only be fully understood once we are with Him in eternity. “As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “No one is… Continue reading The Goodness of God
The Anguish of Pain—The Comfort of Scripture
Pain is a concept every person is well acquainted with, whether a believer in Christ or not; from the staunchest atheist to the humblest evangelist. We all suffer pain in various forms and to mixed degrees: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. One can ask: Why do we suffer, and why do we watch each other… Continue reading The Anguish of Pain—The Comfort of Scripture
The Living God
This name is given all throughout the bible. He is called the Living God, signifying that He is the only God and that He is the only spirit who has supreme power; also that He is the God of the living, specifically the spiritually alive in Christ. In the Old Testament, this name is portrayed… Continue reading The Living God
Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
This one is my personal favorite. It’s probably the most famous name for God–Jehovah Jireh. Jireh (Jye-reh) is derived from the word Raah (rah-ah) which means to see. Like Roi, but in this context, specifically to see to something–to provide. Jehovah Jireh is only mentioned once in Genesis 22:14, “And Abraham named that place The… Continue reading Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
El Roi: The God Who Sees
Moving back to Genesis, this name ties in with the others, especially Jehovah Shammah, and Jehovah Sabaoth. He is the God who sees. Roi (Roh-ee) means looking, seeing, sight. He sees us. The only time this name is used is in Genesis 16:13, “So she named the Lord who spoke to her: “You are El-roi,”… Continue reading El Roi: The God Who Sees
Jehovah Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts
This is the most common name found in the Old Testament. Sabaoth (Tsah-bah-oath) is derived from the word tsaba (tsah-bah) a military term which means, army, war, warfare. Jehovah Sabaoth is similar to El Shaddai and Jehovah Shammah as it denotes Him being all powerful and being ever present with His people. The first occurrence… Continue reading Jehovah Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts
Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace
This name is one all believers, including myself, must be thorough in our understanding. True peace comes from Him. “But the Lord said to him, “Peace to you. Don’t be afraid, for you will not die.” So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord Is Peace. It is still… Continue reading Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace
Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord is Our Righteousness
Tsidkenu (Tseed-ken-oo) is derived from the word tsedeq (tseh-deck) which means rightness or righteousness. The name itself occurs only in Jeremiah. However, it is fully revealed in the wisdom of the cross. Jeremiah prophesies about a time when God will raise up a descendant of King David to be king over Israel and will restore… Continue reading Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord is Our Righteousness
Jehovah Mekoddishkem: The Lord Who Sanctifies
This name demonstrates that we can do nothing without Him. It’s not what we do that sanctifies us, it’s what He does in us and through us. Mekoddishkem (Meh-kah-dish-kem) is derived from the word qadash (kah-dash), which means to be set apart or consecrated. And that’s what it means to sanctify–to set apart an object… Continue reading Jehovah Mekoddishkem: The Lord Who Sanctifies