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TheThe
I AMI AMSeriesSeries
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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ELOHIM =ELOHIM = CREATORCREATOR
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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ELOHIM =ELOHIM = CREATORCREATOR
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!