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CHARACTER OF GODOutline

Elohim - God of Might and Power

Jehovah - Lord of Holiness

El Shaddai - All Sufficient God

Adonai - Lord, Master, Owner

Jehovah Jireh - Lord Who Provides

Jehovah M'Kaddesh - Lord Who Sanctifies

Jehovah Nissi - Lord of Victory and Miracles

Jehovah Rophe - Lord of Health and Healing

Jehovah Shalom - Lord of Peace

Jehovah Tsidkenu - Lord of Righteousness

Jehovah Rohi - Lord Our Shepherd and Friend

Jehovah Shammah - The Lord Is Here

El Elyon - Most High God

Jehovah Tsebaoth - Lord of Hosts

Jehovah Makkah - Lord Our Smiter

Jehovah Gmolah - Lord Our Recompense

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Espoir pour les nations

Jehovah Elohay - Lord May God

El Elohe-Israel - The Personal God of Israel

Jehovah Eloheenu - Lord Our God

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CHARACTER OF GOD

PURPOSE:

1. Not to give head knowledge of names and character of God but to increase closeness of relationship with Him

2. After studying names will be able to read scriptures and identify the different names and know the promises associated with each name are yours

3. Each of us have areas in our personalities that aren't complete -- areas where we feel something isn't quite righta. God foresaw damage Satan and sin would produce in our lives so He

created a plan to repair our fragmented personalitiesb. In His Word showed us pieces and parts of His total being by using many

names for Himself -- each one with its own meaning and abilityc. Every name fits like a replacement part into a broken personalityd. When we incorporate these individual parts into the broken, hurting places

in our lives, we become whole

ELOHIMGod of Power and Might

1. Occurs over 2500 times in Bible2. Name through which God reveals His power3. Made up of two parts - EL OHIM

a. EL = all powerful (power and might)b. OHIM = plural

4. Genesis 1:1 God = Elohima. Shows God's total power and ability to createb. Shows Trinity

1) Genesis 1:1 God the Father2) Genesis 1:2 God the Holy Spirit3) Colossians 1:16 God the Son, Jesus

5. Genesis 1:1 also shows God as creatora. Spoke the worlds into existence by faith

1) Faith is substance2) He created by faith, not out of nothing

b. Genesis 1:26,27 - created in image of God1) God - architect2) Jesus - master builder3) Holy Spirit - breathes life into structure

c. We have God's creative ability in us1) That power is the Holy Spirit2) Can speak God's word and power of God will change our circumstances3) All of God's thoughts, plans and will are revealed in His Word

a) God's thoughts and ways can be ours if we read His Word and obey Him4) Elohim is able to put you over in any difficulty - Romans 8:31 (God = Elohim)

6. Desires covenant with those whom He created - story of Abram (Genesis 13)7. Elohim is the stability of our times

a. He alone gives us power to remain steady regardless of our circumstances

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8. Elohim wants you to rely on Him as your source of powerb. Wants to Elohim to you, for you, in you

9. Some Scriptures in which you find Elohima. Psalms 91: 2-4 c. 1 Kings 8:23b. Jeremiah 32:38-40 d. Psalms 57:1-3

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JEHOVAHLord of Holiness

1. Comes from Hebrew word meaning "to live"a. Literally means to be fuel of life

2. Jehovah translated LORD (all capitols) in Bible3. Jehovah is a personal God

a. When Adam and Eve walked with God in the Garden of Eden, God was Elohim, not Jehovah to them

b. They didn't have a personal, intimate walk with Him4. Jehovah, the Revealing One

a. Reveals self as intimate, personal Godb. Walks with you (present tense)c. Hebrews 13:5 - Jehovah will never leave nor forsake youd. More you grow in relationship with Him, more He will reveal Himself to you

5. Jehovah shows the God who never changes - Malachi 3:6a. James 1:17b. Psalms 102:27c. Story of Moses and Israel's deliverance - Ex 3-4, 33-34

1) Exodus 3:14 - I AM is always present (the same yesterday, today and forever - Hebrews 13:8)

2) Exodus 33:19-23a) Moses got what he asked for; Why? He desired a closer relationship with

Jehovahb) Jehovah has wonderful things in store for those who desire the closeness

with God Moses sought for6. Jehovah calls us to reveal Him to the world

a. Jehovah is the Lord Jesus Christ: Jehovah revealed to you7. Some Scriptures in which you fine Jehovah

a. Psalms 103:17 d. Proverbs 1:7-9b. Isaiah 45:21 e. Psalms 139:1-5c. Zechariah 13:9

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EL SHADDAIAll Sufficient God

1. First appears Genesis 17:1-2a. Translated God Almightyb. "God Almighty" not same as God of might and power (Elohim)c. God Almighty always relates to blessings and multiplication

1) John 10:10 - Jesus speaking of El Shaddai, the one who supplies an abundance of nourishment for body, soul and spirit

2. Name derived from Hebrew word meaning field as the field produces abundancea. Also translated breast or "the many breasted one" signifying nourishment and

productiveness3. El Shaddai - the one who is more than enough; the all sufficient one saying "I am more than

enough to meet your needs in every situation"4. Exodus 6:3 - God was El Shaddai to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

a. Abraham - Gen 17, 211) God showed self as the impossible God in giving Abraham son at age 992) Shows sufficiency by turning nature around and providing miracle

b. Isaac - Gen 24 (El Shaddai provided the perfect wife)c. Jacob

1) Genesis 28:1-3 - Isaac telling Jacob El Shaddai will work contrary to nature to overcome any different circumstances

2) Difficulties with Laban3) Gen 35:9-11 - named changed to Israel (God changed Jacob's circumstances

from hardships to blessings)4) Gen 42:36 - Jacob said all these things are against me

a) When we get eyes on the circumstances, become defeated; need to keep eyes on God

b) Need to see things as God does, with spiritual eyesc) When do this will be speaking the solution and not the problemd) Word of God or solution brings faith; the problem brings fear and defeate) Power of God will change the circumstances, trust in God and His word

(1) As overcome circumstances, faith will take us to a higher plain of trust and closer walk with God

5. God is faithful to His worda. Deuteronomy 7:9 - God is faithful and keeps His covenant to all those who obey Himb. Psalms 119:89-90 - Word is forever settled in heaven and He is faithful to 1000

generationsc. Lamentations 3:22-23 - Great is His faithfulnessd. 2 Tim 2:13 - If we are faithless, He is still faithfule. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 - He is faithful to strengthen and protect us from the evil one

6. Genesis 17:1 - El Shaddai = the one that overshadows7. Psalms 91 tells about El Shaddai

a. Verse 1 - dwell = to stake a claim1) He who stakes a claim in the secret place of the most High will abide under the

shadow of El Shaddai2) Devil is a claim jumper; he'll try to steal what you have claimed3) Verse 2 - proclaim with your mouth; hold on to your claim by trusting El Shaddai

b. El Shaddai will cover you with His feathersc. You can seek refuge under His wings

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d. His faithfulness is your shield and bucklere. You'll not fear the terror by night nor the arrow by dayf. You'll not fear the pestilence that stalks the darkness nor the destruction that lays waste

at noong. Because you love Him, He will deliverh. He'll set you securely on high because you know His namei. When you call upon Him, He will answer youj. He will be with you in time of trouble, rescue you and honor youk. He'll satisfy you with a long life and show you His salvation

1) Pride, greed, and lust are the things that snare a person and keeps him from walking with God and fulfilling His purpose in his life

l. He'll give His angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways1) They'll lift you up in their hands and keep you from striking your foot against a

stonem. You'll tread upon the lion and the cobra; the young lion and the serpent you'll trample

down8. These are the ways that El Shaddai will watch over you when you choose Him as your God9. El Shaddai is used 48 times in the Bible; 30 times in the Book of Job

a. El Shaddai can walk around total disasterb. Job lost everything - children, health, possessions, money - but he kept saying God is

more than enough (Hebrews 10:23)c. Staked a claim under the shadow of the Almightyd. Job was blessed doubly at the end of his trial because he held on to El Shaddai

1) 10 more children, lived 70 more years, had double wealth2) Had to hand on 9 months

10. Some scriptures in which you find El Shaddaia. Ephesians 3:19-21, Gen 48:4, John 15:1,16

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ADONAILord, Master, Owner

1. Translated "Lord" (not capitalized) in Bible2. Elohim, Jehovah, El Shaddai - all relate to person of God

a. Adonai indicates our responsibility as His servantsb. Knowing Him as Adonai helps you make a deeper commitment to Him

3. Used over 300 times in Old Testament alone4. Literally means master, own Lord

a. Signifies ownership and our responsibility comes from being owned1) Redeemed by the blood of Jesus2) He purchased us

5. Like Elohim can be translated plural and possessivea. Confirms Triune God also - Psalms 110:1, Acts 2:36

6. Adonai totally owns His people - Acts 20:28, Eph 1:14, 1 Cor 6:19-20, 7:21-22a. Exodus 2:1-6 shows picture of relationship of Adonai and us (slave by choice -

bondservant) - Ps 71:1-2+b. Protects themc. Provides for themd. Directs theme. Servants chosen to serve Him because love him - Rom 1:1, 6:11-22

7. Relationship of God and Jesus - Philippians 2:5-7a. Jesus chose to do will of Father - Luke 22:42-44b. Jesus chose to be bondservant; chose to be piercedc. Today still carries signs of His bond slavery (pierced hands, feet, side, back, head) -

Zech 12:108. Being totally owned by God causes us to be truly free - 1 Corinthians 7:22

a. We are a bondslave to Jesus by choice - Mark 10:43-45b. By becoming bondservant to Him you become free in Him - 2 Corinthians 3:17c. To respect Lord and give Him total ownership wisest thing ever do - Job 28:28,

Proverbs 9:101) Fear = respect, reverence

d. Jn 4:34, 5:19, 2:5 - whatever He asks you to do, do it9. Jesus can be Savior and still not Master - John 14:22-23

a. Accepting Him as Master (Lord) is much different than accepting Him as Savior1) Accepting Him as Savior costs us nothing2) Accepting Him as Lord will cost you your life3) One is relationship, the other is fellowship

b. Revelation knowledge of God's word and victory only come to God's children one way; put Adonai in place of control

10. Adonai tells of our obligation to Him - Luke 6:46a. If Lord, then we should be serving Himb. Jesus served the Father; Holy Spirit served the Lord

11. Abraham didn't enter covenant with God until He made God Adonai - Genesis 15:212. Moses made God Adonai - Exodus 4:1013. Gideon - example of how God blessed him because he made God Adonai - Judges 6 - 714. Paul made God Adonai - Acts 9 - and was used to bring the gospel to the Gentiles15. When totally committed to Adonai become totally free from worry, fear and devil - must make

Jesus Savior and Master16. Some scriptures in which you find Adonai

a. Psalms 123:2b. Psalms 109:21c. Corinthians 6:20, 7:21-24

JEHOVAH JIREHGod Who Provides

1. Jehovaha. Personal Godb. Eternal, changelessc. Reveals His ways to us

2. Jehovah Jireha. Means God's provision will be seen or Lord will provideb. First compound name to appear in Old Testament

3. Appears first time in Genesis 22:1-14 (story of Abraham being asked to sacrifice His only son Isaac)a. Abraham was 120 years old and had walked with the Lord 50 yearsb. God tested Abraham's faith (trust in Him); giving Abraham opportunity to grow in his

faith1) God wants us to move from faith to faith, glory to glory, strength to strength2) When we trust Him in situations and step out in faith, and His word meets our

need, it causes our faith to grow and become strongerc. vs. 1-3 - Abraham quick to obey God

1) God won't make you obey Him2) Simply reveals His will and trusts you to follow it

d. vs. 4-5 - "we" will come again to you1) Abraham had total trust in God even though his mind might not have understood

(Heb 11:17-19)e. vs. 6-8 - God will provide; Abraham spoke his faithf. vs. 9-12 - Abraham's faith tested and proved strongg. vs. 13-14 - Ram provided by God to be sacrificed instead of Isaac symbol of Jesus

provided as sacrifice for us - Revelations 13:81) Just as God planned ahead for ram to be there, saw we would sin and planned

ahead for provision of Jesus as sacrificial lamb - Jn 1:29, 1 Pet 1:18-202) Called the place Jehovah Jireh, the Lord will provide3) "On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided" - through Jesus, Jehovah Jireh

plans to meet everyone of our needs before we have a needa) As Abraham had to have total trust and not look at circumstancesb) We must be willing to do all God wants us to do step by step without

waveringc) THEN Jehovah Jireh is the God that provides

4. Hudson Taylor (first missionary to China) said "God's work done in God's way can't fail to have God's provision"

5. Lu 22:35 - On the night Jesus was betrayed He asked His disciples "When I sent you without money and clothes, did you lack anything?" They answered "Nothing"a. God provided food, clothing and money to the first evangelists when they set out to tell

the world about Jesusb. Not only physical provision but when commit self to serve Him completely He will give

you the strength and health to do itc. When doing what God tells you to do will tell you what to say and provide the material

to give them such as books, etc.6. Psalms 63:1-3 - God's provision in this world

a. He's everything we need spirit, soul, and bodyb. Always there, we let cares of this world push him back and cause us to be frustrated

7. Some scriptures in which you find Jehovah Jireh besides Gen 22 - Galatians 3:11, 13-148.

JEHOVAH M'KADDESHGod Who Sanctifies

1. First found in Leviticus 20:7,8 2. Found over 700 times in Bible3. "God who sanctifies"4. Sets you apart by making your personality one with His5. Many Christians go through life not really knowing God's plan for them (God wants us to know

His plan - Eph 4:1)a. Walk aimlessly without getting involved in God's word, witnessing or becoming active

in Body of Christb. Key of why in this name

6. To sanctify - to become holy, to dedicate7. Jehovah M'Kaddesh is the Holy One who demands holiness from His children8. Leviticus 20:7 instructs people to sanctify themselves

a. Men must choose holiness9. Example of one who put off doing this - Nebuchadnezzar

a. Many times God attempted to get him to turn to Him1) Daniel and 3 Hebrew children and diet2) Nebuchadnezzar's dream - Daniel 23) Hebrew children in fire - Daniel 34) Nebuchadnezzar's second dream - Daniel 4

b. Spent 7 years in madness after declaring he had built the empire instead of Godc. At end Jehovah M'Kaddesh became real to him

10. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - God wants us set apart totally to Him11. Sanctify self by relying totally on God in everything12. When become born again should set self apart in Jesus

a. Have already been set apart by Jehovah M'Kaddeshb. Must be set apart spirit, flesh, mind

13. Christians who aren't totally set apart don't know Jehovah M'Kaddesh14. Holiness of God will change you in all areas of life when under Jehovah M'Kaddesh15. God's Spirit is holy - called Holy Spirit; should not be living in unholy vessel16. We have a free will and God will never demand us to be holy17. 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 2:918. When sanctify self your light will shine to world and draw them to Jesus

a. Holiness shown from inside not how we dress or outward appearance19. 1 Corinthians 6:11

a. Ephesians 4:2420. Jehovah M'Kaddesh desires you to be like Him21. Some scriptures in which you find Jehovah M'Kaddesh

a. Isaiah 44:6 d. Psalms 90:17b. 1 Samuel 2:2 e. 2 Peter 1:4c. Psalms 27:4 f. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

JEHOVAH NISSILord of Victory and Miracles

1. Jehovah, my banner, victory, miracles2. First time - Exodus 17:8-16

a. Israelites in wilderness at Rephidim (Exodus 17:8)b. Amalek came to fight them

1) Amelek - grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:12)2) Amalekites first nation to appose Israel3) Were vicious4) Moses stood top of mountain. As long as held arms up, winning;

when dropped arms from tiredness Israelites losinga) This is an example of our standing in faithb) Sometimes we also need help to stand

5) Aaron and Hur held his arms up and Israelites victorious3. Banner in Moses' day = a bare pole with a bright, shining ornament that would

glitter in suna. When Moses held up arms at battle held up his rod (a symbol of God's

deliverance)4. As long as say "God is the victorious one in my life" will be victorious

a. When drop hands and say "I'm defeated" you'll be defeated5. Israel's war against Amalekites example of our spiritual warfare

a. Our battle spirit against flesh as well as against devil (flesh lusts against spirit)

b. Ephesians 6:10-18 - when wear God's armor and stand fast will be victorious

c. Isaiah 13:2-4, 116. To be victorious can't lean to own understanding but to His word - Prov 3:5-6

a. Ephesians says our battle not against flesh and blood but spiritual foesb. If fight against people will losec. Jehovah Nissi causes us to fight a good fight of faith and be victorious

over our enemy7. 2 Timothy 2:3

a. To endure as soldiers= to hold onto God's word and "stand fast in faith"b. When rely on Jehovah Nissi are fighting in His strength not own and will

overcome8. Israelites crossed over into Promised Land with Joshua and overcame Jericho

because Jehovah Nissi was with them - Joshua 6a. They decided to take the city Ai but they lost the battleb. They didn't ask God how to take the city and tried to with their own

strengthc. When Joshua asked God why they lost, He revealed there was sin in the

campd. When the sin was taken care of and they got God's strategy, they

conquered Ai9. Deuteronomy 20:3-4, Psalms 118:6-8 - can claim these because of Jehovah

Nissi10. Is 11:1,10 - ensign = banner (Jesus is our banner, our rod of war) 11. Numbers 21:4-8

a. By looking at the serpent on the pole, they acknowledged the Lord as their deliverer

b. The word used for pole on which serpent lifted up = banner

1) John 3:14 - Jesus lifted up on banner; the cross2) Cross sign of victory, not defeat

12. When place faith in Jesus assured of victory - Eph 1:19-22, 1 Jn 5:413. Some scriptures in which you find Jehovah Nissi

a. Ephesians 2:6b. Romans 8:31,37c. Corinthians 15:57, 2 Corinthians 2:14

JEHOVAH ROPHELord of Health and Healing

1. Jehovah heals, the Lord of your health2. First time in Bible - Exodus 15:25,26 - diseases brought on by the curse3. God's word is like medicine - when taking in His word, taking in health

a. Why God says "hearken to His word" (Deuteronomy 11:13)b. Will receive healing only by reading and meditating on His word

1) Exodus 15 says will not have the diseases of the world if read and meditate on word

4. Psalms 103:1-35. Not only healing for self, but God wants us to lay hands on the sick so they will

recovera. Moses prayed for Miriam - Numbers 12:9-15b. Moses knew Jehovah Rophe and had confidence in Him as healer

6. Jesus came to heal emotional wounds, the broken hearted and bruised - Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:18-19a. Came to heal backslidden - Jeremiah 3:22b. Came to heal grief and sorrow - Isaiah 53:4-5c. Came to heal our physical bodies - 1 Peter 2:24

7. Jeremiah 8:22a. Balm in Gilead = healingb. Gilead = praisec. When praise the Lord bring Jehovah Rophe on the scene -you bring your

healing to you8. John 15:8 - our fruit brings glory to God

a. John 14:12 - our works are our fruitb. Called to do the works that Jesus did; imitate His lifec. He healed the sick, saved, delivered, set the captives free, etc.

9. Some scriptures in which you find Jehovah Rophea. Jeremiah 30:17 d. John 4:13,14b. Isaiah 30:26 e. Revelations 22:17c. Matthew 4:23

JEHOVAH SHALOMLord of Peace

1. First time in Bible - Judges 6:23-24 - Gideon (Judg 6 - 7)a. No central government existed at this time of Israel's historyb. Israel had forgotten about Jehovah their Godc. Instead worshipping idol godsd. Because of disobedience, in place of great defeate. Medianites attacking and destroying fieldsf. Gideon - a man with little confidence in selfg. God told Gideon He was his peace

1) Gave Gideon peace in spirit before won battle2) Peace doesn't come because of outward circumstances but

because of who He is in you2. Philippians 4:6-7 tells how peace works3. Jesus our Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6, Ephesians 2:14

a. Hebrews 2:1 - when slip away from word will get caught up in the cares of this world

b. Hebrews 3:19 - unbelief keeps us from entering rest and allowing Jehovah Shalom to rule our lives1) Resting in God is trusting Him to do the things that need to be

done; everything is in His strengthc. Hebrews 4:1-16 - If you are doing things your way you will never enter

into God's restd. Hebrews 4:12 - our labor is in the word; it's the word that does the work

4. Is 26:3 - the way to stay in peace is to keep mind on God5. Ps 29:11 - strength and peace go together6. Some scriptures in which you find Jehovah Shalom

a. John 14:27-28 e. Ephesians 2:14, 4:1-3b. Matthew 11:28-29 f. 1 Thessalonians 5:13c. Psalms 4:8 g. 2 Thessalonians 3:16d. 2 Corinthians 13:11 h. Colossians 3:15

JEHOVAH TSIDKENULord of Righteousness

1. First appearance in Bible - Jeremiah 25:5-62. Jesus is our righteousness - 1 Corinthians 1:30

a. We're in right standing with God because of what He did for usb. God provided for this; part of His character for us to be righteous

3. Can do everything right but unless accept righteousness offered by Jesus, your righteousness is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6)a. God not looking for self-righteousnessb. Looking for a true sacrifice from us - Psalms 51:16-17c. That righteousness offered by God is everlasting; doesn't depend on us -

Psalms 119:142,1444. 2 Cor 5:17,18,21 - because of Jesus we actually become tsidkenu - that

character of God - we don't put it on like clothing, we actually become it through Jesus

5. Ephesians 4:24-25 says we're to actively receive this righteousness6. James 5:16 - our prayers cause tremendous power to be available to us7. When we understand righteousness we sin less - 1 Cor 15:34

a. We're fully accepted by God no matter who we were or what we did in our past

b. When we repent of our known sins as a Christian (1 John 1:9) we stand with no condemnation before God

8. Some scriptures in which you find Jehovah Tsidkenua. Romans 5:17b. Romans 6:17-18c. Romans 10:3-4d. Isaiah 53:11

JEHOVAH ROHILord Our Shepherd and Friend

1. God is your shepherd who wants you to know His will2. He should be center of our lives and our focus should always be on Him3. Sheep learn to know the voice of their shepherd - Jn 10:3-5, 1 Kg 19:12

a. Psalms 23:1 - If believe Lord is shepherd must also believe your steps are guided by the Lord

4. Both Abraham and Paul believed God was able to perform everything He promised them - Romans 4:21

5. John 10:11 - Jesus says He's the good Shepherda. The good Shepherd will

1) Provide plenty to eat and drink2) Provide protection3) Watch over and care for His sheep4) Lay down His life for His sheep

6. Psalms 23a. The promise - the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not wantb. The principal -

1) He makes me lie down in green pastures2) He leads me beside still waters3) He restores my soul4) He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name sake

c. The problem - walk through valley of shadow of deathd. The provision -

1) Will fear no evil for He is with me2) His rod and staff comfort me

a) Rod correctsb) Staff guides

3) He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies4) He anoints my head with oil (Holy Spirit), my cup runs over

e. The result - goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever

7. Some scriptures in which you find Jehovah Rohia. Hebrews 13:20-21b. Peter 2:25c. Peter 5:4d. John 10:14-16

JEHOVAH SHAMMAHThe Lord Is Here

1. First place found in Bible - Ezekiel 48:35a. Promise and pledge of the Lord to His people - His presence would be

with them2. God desires to have His presence with His people because He desires their

fellowship3. Jehovah Shammah desires to have fellowship with each of us4. Genesis 3:8 - God fellowshipped with Adam

a. Adam sinned and hid from Godb. That didn't stop God from wanting fellowship and He took every

opportunity to continue that fellowship5. Walked with Enoch6. Talked with Abraham and called him His friend7. Communed with Moses - Exodus 25:8. Solomon built a temple for God to dwell in

a. Kg 8:11 - the glory of the Lord filled the temple -Why? - He wanted to be with His people

b. God's presence left the temple because of idolatryc. When Jesus walked the earth Bible says God was in His Son - 2

Corinthians 5:19, Colossians 2:9d. After Jesus' resurrection those who received Him as Lordand Savior

became His temple1) You are now the temple of God - 1 Cor 3:16, 2 Cor 6:162) Why? - God desires continual fellowship with you, to protect, help,

teach and guide you9. Hebrews 13:5 - in difficult times, in good times look to His presence in you10. Some scriptures in which you can find Jehovah Shammah

a. Psalms 16:9,11b. Matthew 28:19-20c. Ephesians 2:19-22

EL ELYONMost High God

1. First time found in Bible - Genesis 14:18-22a. Abraham had just conquered 4 armies with a little over 100 men

2. There is nothing or no one higher than El Elyon3. Isaiah 14:13-14 tells us that Satan coveted this name above all names for

himselfa. He says 5 "I will" statements all saying I will take the place of El Elyonb. Verses 15-20 tells what happened - El Elyon told Satan

1) You will be thrown into hell2) You will be gazed upon3) You will be talked about4) You will be cast out of your grave like a carcass5) You will be alone

c. God had the last wordd. Any time Satan tries to exalt himself above the word in your life, bring El

Elyon on the scene -- He will always have the last word for anyone who chooses to challenge His authority

4. Example: Balaam - Numbers 22 - 24a. Balaam had knowledge of the most High (El Elyon) - 24:16b. But he also had a love for moneyc. King of Moab tried to bribe Balaam to curse Israelitesd. When he tried, all he could do was pronounce blessings on them

5. What God blesses no one can curse because El Elyon is higher than all circumstances - he always has the last word and that word is victory

6. El Elyon lifts His children higher than any problem they can encountera. Higher than lackb. Higher than diseases

7. The ability of His name is greater than any other in existence8. Psalms 18:13-17 reveals El Elyon as our voice of victory9. Ps 21:7 - our security and stability rest in the most high10. Psalms 57:2 - the most high performs and accomplishes all things on our behalf11. God worked on behalf of Daniel when he made Him El Elyon -Daniel went from

slave to man of power in a foreign kingdom when he put his trust in El Elyon12. David defeated Goliath when he put his trust in El Elyon13. God's the same yesterday, today, and forever - Mal 3:6, Heb 13:814. What He did for them He'll do for you when you put trust in El Elyon15. Some scriptures in which you can find El Elyon

a. Gen 14:18-22 c. Ps 78:56 e. Ps 47:2b. Ps 7:17 d. Ps 83:18 f. Dan 4:17

JEHOVAH TSEBAOTHLord of Hosts

1. We are appointed to walk in realm of the spirit not by our five senses where we hold status and rank of a member of the army of the Lord, Jehovah Tsebaoth

2. The word Tsebaoth comes from a word that means "to wage war" and "to render service to God"a. This is a service of total dedication and discipline associated with spiritual

warfare and worship3. Psalms 68:17 - God is the Lord of angelic hosts and we are never alone in a

battlea. They move at His command - Psalms 103:21b. We are given the right by Jesus to call upon them when we need them -

Hebrews 1:14c. We call upon Jesus, Jehovah Tsebaoth, to send His angels from every

direction to minister on our behalf4. That's what King Hezekiah did

a. 2 Kings 18:5 tells us he trusted in the Lord Godb. At beginning of his reign he attempted to stamp out idolatry in Israel,

repaired the Temple and reinstated the observance of the Mosaic Lawc. The powerful king of Assyria prepared to attack Jerusalemd. Hezekiah prayed fervently and the angel of the Lord killed 185,000 men

while they slept in camp the night before the battle5. Daniel in the lion's den is another example - Daniel 66. Pray the angels surround and protect each member of your family and believe

they will7. Psalms 34:78. We are in a battle and fight a very real enemy, Satan -9. Ephesians 6:12

a. The battle is not ours but the Lord's - 1 Samuel 17:47b. Although we're involved personally it isn't a personal battle for Satan's

battle is with the Lordc. We are to stand as God's warriors who are more than conquerors through

Jesus10. Some scriptures in which you can find Jehovah Tsebaoth

a. Genesis 2:1 f. Jeremiah 11:20b. 1 Samuel 1:3 g. Zechariah 14:21c. Nehemiah 9:6 h. Romans 9:29d. Psalms 46:7 i. James 5:4e. Isaiah 6:3, 40:26

JEHOVAH MAKKAHLord Our Smiter

1. Jesus is the cornerstone in the Kingdom of God2. Believers are the lively stones that help form the building3. When born again we are awkwardly shaped because of the toll sin has taken on

our lives4. Purpose of Jehovah Makkah is to shape and perfect us into smooth stones that

are molded together and operate in a unified manner5. Ps 51:17 - if not willing to surrender our wills to Him so can mold us will be

crushed by devil and our circumstances6. Ezekiel first person to call Lord Jehovah Makkah - Ezek 7:97. Lord smited Paul on road to Damascus by blinding him because that was only

way could get Paul's attentiona. Paul learned his lesson. Never scorned anyone again

8. God never chastens with sickness, disease or poverty but He corrects by His worda. Satan uses sickness, disease and poverty to crushb. Isaiah 53:4,5,10 - God smite Jesus with our sins, griefs, sorrows, and

sicknesses and it pleased Him to do it so that we wouldn't have to be smitten by them

c. Jesus has come between anything that would try to crush youd. When we allow circumstances to upset us we miss Jesus who came to

stand between us and our heartbreak9. God's correction will never hurt you. It may sting your flesh but your spirit will

rejoice and you will be a better person10. People not always going to say what you want to hear but if you surrender your

flesh to the Lord and accept godly counsel, you will see the miraculous11. Some scriptures in which you can find Jehovah Makkah

a. Lamentations 3:30b. Zechariah 13:7c. Malachi 4:6

JEHOVAH GMOLAHLord of Recompense

1. Recompense = to reward or compensate2. First time found in Bible - Jeremiah 51:56

a. God promised Babylon will reap whatever it sows during the siege of Jerusalem

b. God did compensate - 70 years later Babylon was sieged by Persia3. Moses

a. Raised by Pharoah's daughter to be next Pharoah of Egyptb. Choice - follow God or follow worldly esteem and power Hebrews 11:26c. Received tremendous recompense by having privilege of writing first 5

books of the Old Testament 4. If we put confidence in Jehovah Gmolah will reap tremendous compensation

also5. Hebrews 11:66. Be faithful to diligently seek God daily in prayer; you will receive the rewards of

those prayers7. Holy living brings recompense - Proverbs 11:318. Giving and tithing brings recompense - Romans 11:359. Some scriptures in which you can find Jehovah Gmolah

a. Deteronomy 32:35 d. Romans 12:17-19b. Proverbs 20:22 e. Hebrews 10:30c. Jeremiah 32:18, 51:56

JEHOVAH ELOHAY - EL ELOHE-ISRAEL - JEHOVAH ELOHEENULord My God - Personal God of Israel - Lord Our God

1. These three closely related and reveal the personal God we can call on when we need a miracle and know He will work in our behalf and bring success and victory

2. Everyone experiences trials but we're not to thank if strange when we encounter fiery trials - 1 Peter 4:12a. It's our faith in God during these trials that brings victory - 1 Peter 1:7b. When going through a trial call upon Jehovah Elohay, El Elohe-Israel,

Jehovah Eloheenu to rescue youc. He promises we'll not be scorched by the fire but will benefit from it -

Isaiah 43:2d. God is able to deliver you from and through every trial

3. Daniel 3 - Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego4. Every trial we encounter we have choice - to overcome it or allow it to overcome

us5. Gideon called upon Jehovah Elohay to empower him to overcome enemy (Judg

6-7) & God performed the miraculous with 300 men6. When we call upon the Lord My God (Jehovah Elohay) He comes into the midst

of our trial and performs the miraculous