(Ps 119:55) The righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright; he looks upon him with a smiling eye, and therefore he cannot favorably look upon an unrighteous person; so that this necessity is not founded only in the command of God that we should be renewed, but in the very nature of the thing, because God, in regard to his holiness, cannot converse with an impure creature. Previously, as shepherds in Palestine, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob had, See Spurgeon's full sermon "Jehovah's Valuation of His People" - Pdf, Jeremiah 32:26,27 Is Anything too Hard for the LORD? It should be our wish and prayer, that in this wilderness world, a highway may be prepared for the God of grace. Faith sees the opportunities while unbelief sees the obstacles. Acts Even His mercy is based on His justice. Clearly they were unregenerate. We doubt not that angels and glorified spirits welcomed him with acclamations. What if you were asked: "Do you believe that God can work in your life today? Thou hast watched over me when, in youthful days, I foolishly wandered; Thou hast called me back, and taught me to lay my finger in the print of my Saviors wounds, and say, My Lord, and my God. Yes, Jehovah has been our God The same yesterday, to-day, and for ever. (note Hebrews 13:8) He never changes nor ceases as to His love to us. The name of the God for whom he speaks will establish his credentials. (John 12:38-41). Think about the truth of this statement, and how important your own thoughts, words, and decisions are in your life! The fact that the term Jehovah was used of Jesus Christ is most significant as it affirms that Jesus Christ is worthy of the most ineffable name of God used in Scripture. He must not be allowed to think that the Lord is merely a glorious lesser deity. Amid all the innumerable actions of divine power, the LORD never ceases to listen to the cries of those who seek His face. Thus, this verse is another important link in the chain of evidence that proves Jesus Christ to be God. What more can we desire than Almighty Goodness. None, but in Thee, Thus says the LORD (Jehovah) , the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the LORD (Jehovah) of hosts: I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God besides Me." The Septuagint (LXX) translates the Hebrew phrase with the Greek phrase "Ego eimi" where the verb eimi is in the present tense. (He 13:5, 6-see notes Heb 13:5; 13:6). We would encourage you to study these on your own. In his Expositions of Holy Scripture, Alexander Maclaren beautifully connects God's self revelation with the burning bush writing. -- He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: The precise pronunciation and spelling of the name Yahweh has been lost. 4:34; 5:15; 7:19). The verse appears in the context of God putting idols and false gods on trial (v. 9). Yet Exodus 6:23 seems to indicate that the name was not known until the time of Moses hundreds of years later: God spoke further to Moses and said to him, I am the Lord and I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as God Almighty (Shaddai, but by My name, Lord - YHWH], I did not make Myself known to them.. Unbelief, that hooting night bird, cannot live in the light of divine knowledge, it flies before the sun of God's great and gracious name. Childlike curiosity completely changed Moses life. My name is not I was. place on earth, but God is with us. Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, 'The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.' He needs no rest for recuperation of wasted energy. To those who fall how kind thou art, 60. The Compound Names of Jehovah: Jireh, Rapha, Nissi Now it came about in the course of those many days that the king of Egypt died. This no doubt explains a great deal of their antagonism toward the doctrines of the Trinity and hell. A loving parent would be sorely grieved if his child could not trust him; and how ungenerous, how unkind is our conduct when we put so little confidence in our heavenly Father who has never failed us, and who never will. Thank you. Also inherent in the idea behind the name I Am is the sense that God is "the becoming one"; God becomes whatever is lacking in our time of need. 1 Chronicles Remember his most great, incomprehensible, and awful name; reflect upon His self existence and absolute dominion, rise to the highest pitch of joyful reverence in adoring Him. Prepare ye the way of the LORD (Jehovah). *HELPER is Greek boethos (click boethos from boe = cry out for help + tho = run to) which gives us the incredible word picture of the great "I AM" Who is willing and able to run to our side when we cry out for help! If God be for us, who can In Chapter 1 we are dealing with the making of things, and God is presented to us under the name of Elohim, i.e., the Creator. This becomes clear when we attempt to explain the gospel to those who have been taken captive by cultic groups. The Lord liveth, and we live in Him, and by Him. Seven Compound Redemptive Names All day long I struggle The ark brought all this to remembrance, and suggested it as a theme for song. As he gazed upon Jesus standing in the midst of that great light above the brightness of the sun, even the Shechinah of God, the glory of that light flashed into his deepest soul, as a revelation from God, the conviction that He upon whom he was gazing, and whose voice he heard declaring, I am Jesus of Nazareth whom thou persecutest, was also the human embodiment of the very Jehovah of the Old Testament; and that this was how he was the Son of God. In that glorious, blinding vision it was disclosed to Saul, that to Him upon whom he was gazing there really belonged the threefold character rightly expressed by the threefold name, Jehovah-Jesus-Messiah; and at once he realized that he had been persecuting, and was now on his way still further to persecute, the disciples of that very being whom he and all Israel had worshiped as Jehovah from the beginning of the nation; and whom the prophets had foretold should come as the Messiah. Now, when Moses comes to the elders of Israel with a "new message" from God, it is logical to think they would ask, "What name did He reveal Himself to you under? (Immutable Christ), (See also self-existent, eternal, infinite), I AM = Hayah = to be, exist (See Maclaren's eloquent explanation), Jesus amplified the "I Am" with seven great I AM revelations - the Bread of Life, the Light of the Word, the Door, the Good Shepherd, the Way, the Truth, the Life, Resurrection & the Life, the Vine (John 6:35; 8:12; 10:9, 11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1, 5), He is the One Who in Himself possesses life and permanent existence. and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee. Well may we delight ourselves in the LORD who makes us to drink of the river of His pleasures. Jehovah - The Lord - Exodus 6:2-3 Jehovah-Adon Kal Ha'arets- The Lord of Earth - Joshua 3:13 Jehovah-Bara - The Lord Creator - Isaiah 40:28 Jehovah-Chatsahi - The Lord my Strength - Psalm 27:1 Jehovah-Chereb - The Lord the Sword - Deuteronomy 33:29 Jehovah-Eli - The Lord my God - Psalm 18:2 Jehovah-Elyon - The Lord Most High - Psalm 38:2 ELOHIM My Creator. Yahweh is man's tutor (Ge 1:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17); He is man's benefactor, providing him with the garden in which to work out his stewardship; and He is man's provider, supplying man with a counterpart, i.e., a wife, equal to him in all things and indispensable to the continuity of the race (Ge 1:18-25). Some like Philo (a Jewish writer in the first century AD) interpreted the burning bush allegorically (for more discussion of allegory and related topics see [i.] Faith hears the people already shouting. Only believe, only believe, All things are possible, only believe. The Lord once again took for Himself the sacred Name of God. As one writer observed, no single word in Hebrew has ever evoked such a torrent of discussion asYHWH, the personal name of the Hebrew god [sic].2 In distilling the vast amount of literature on the subject, five popular views rise to the surface. Seas of sorrow, seas of trial, This fact has long been recognized by conservative theologians. (Read Exodus 2:1-25+). We often come from the throne of grace as certain that God heard us as we were sure that we had prayed. Let the poor seekers draw comfort from this fact, and let the finders rejoice yet more exceedingly, for what must be the Lord's faithfulness to those who find if he is so gracious to those who seek. (See also Psalm 34:8 with 1Peter 2:3.) We have no problem affirming the historical accuracy of the Bible. Use of the word in the Bible Who is "I Am"? Exodus 3:6 He said also, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Are you arguing with God about something He wants you to do? for the revelation of God as "I AM"? Blessed are those whose night thoughts are memories of the eternal light. Chicago: Moody Press), John 8:58 Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, (Amen, Amen - this should get their attention) I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am (Ego eimi = present tense - "I am continually" is what Jesus is saying)." Is "Jehovah" mentioned in the New Testament? Song of Solomon Do you see the problem that they have, if they do not accept that He is the Mighty God? Thank you so much for this post and the information about OUR Lord Jesus. - "There is another righteousness of which both the law and the prophets have continually testified; which is apart from the law, which man does not work out, which is as much given to man as bread is given to a hungry person, and as water is given to a thirsty person. There can be no friendly communion between two of different natures without the change of one of them into the likeness of the other. Try to suck out the delicious sweetness which is to be found in the hive of the Covenant; for if you are an advanced child of God no form of truth can be more nourishing or refreshing to your mind. Amen. (15) C H Spurgeon in his devotional on Isaiah 7:14 writes "Let us to-day go down to Bethlehem, and in company with wondering shepherds and adoring Magi, let us see him who was born King of the Jews, for we by faith can claim an interest in him, and can sing, Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. Jesus is Jehovah incarnate, our Lord and our God, and yet our brother and friend; let us adore and admire." - Moses second question/concern (the first was "Who am I?" They do not see two things: they do not know that Jesus is Jehovah, and they do not know that this is our only righteousness. (Prior to 6th century Hebrew has no vowels - added to text AD 600-700) 14 -- And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall Jonah all ye powers and passions of our soul. I John 4: 10 Jehovah - Wikipedia The other names, including the compound names, provide further revelation of His character and His activity. Is it not I, the LORD (Jehovah)? Israelites were stricken by the plagues that befell Egypt. God has chosen to reveal Himself in two testaments (virtually synonymous with the word covenant [Concise Oxford English Dictionary - testament = a covenant or dispensation]) (If you have never studied covenant in this way, you are strongly encouraged to study the notes beginning with Covenant: Why Study It? In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. In the presence of Him Who marched so gloriously at the head of the elect nation, it is most fitting that all his people should display a holy delight. To the Jews Jehovah became a Name that kept God at a distance. On the other hand, he is certainly correct in referencing passages like Psalm 2:7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD [Jehovah]: He [Jehovah] said to me [Jesus], You [Jesus] are my Son; today I [Jehovah] have become your Father. Clearly the context of this passage Jehovah has to be God the Father not Jesus. The same is true concerning our relationship with our Lord and God. The seven redemptive names of Jehovah are: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. His name Jehovah cannot change because He cannot change. However, there are at least 20 compound names of Jehovah. WHAT SHALL MAN DO TO ME?" (12) Adrian Rogers relates the following story of his encounter with a Jehovah's Witness - I was in my yard working one day and a person came up and they were carrying a satchel, and they wanted to talk about the Bible. Merry Xmas 2020. (Note: comments in parentheses added to emphasize God's Name, Jehovah, I AM from Spurgeon's Morning and evening: Daily readings -December 27 PM), Spurgeon writes on: Absolute Assurance: He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. He 13:5-note, SEVERAL times in the Scriptures the LORD ("I AM") hath said this. And the sons of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried out; and their cry for help because of their bondage rose up to God. In context, "Lord" refers to Jesus Christ, as is made clear in Ro 10:9 (note): "If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved." How sure of the Deity of his Lord! I am not just referring to being able to list off the details of each covenant, but of truly understanding the foundational aspects of each covenant. Now they may say to me, 'What is His name?' Poor as we are, we are infinitely rich in having God. Ezekiel Testament is not written directly to us today (in the Age of Grace), it is his Spirit that dwelleth in you. until Exodus 3, God said to Moses "I AM WHO I AM" and He said, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.'" God not only declares His absolute existence as in verse 14, but here He declares His relationship to His people. We have for the first time the great name of God that appears in so much of the rest of the Bible, Jehovah (or in the Hebrew, Yahweh) Elohim, translated in our version, LORD God. (Believer's Bible Commentary: Thomas Nelson) (Bolding added), Edwin Blum in the respected Bible Knowledge Commentary agrees writing that "John wrote that this glory Isaiah saw was Jesus glory. -- He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me (Names of God), JEHOVAH (LogOut/ God must change his nature, or the sinner's nature must be changed. What truths do you see in the fact that Jehovah is the God of the patriarchs? Today, God tells us in (BORROW Names of God). 'I am'; I will'; 'I do'sure Word of God, What are the 12 names of Jehovah? Mammon, the flesh, the devil, will all whisper in our ear, "Flee as a bird to your mountain;" but let us come forth and defy them all. He's never in a bad mood! Depending on the context of the book, chapter, or verse, He can be called: El Shaddai -- God the Almighty Elohim ------ God the Creator Jehovah ---- God the Lord 'Jehovah' refers to PDF Seven Compound Names of God - United Church of God 1:15; Zech. We depend upon Himand He gives us the effectual help which we need. The joyful strain of the trumpet betokens the splendor of His triumph, leading captivity captive, and well might the clarions ring out the tidings of Emmanuels victorious return. 59 Therefore (term of conclusion) they picked up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself, and went out of the temple. I Am sent you - In His giving the name "I Am" to Moses to declare to the people, God was expressing the unchanging, eternal, self-existence of His being. To Him there is no past or future. Truly marvelous! 3:14-note). 1985. 3 And one called out to another and said, "Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD (Jehovah) of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.". That's what Isaiah 9:6 says. The name Jehovah affirms that God not only exists but that He communicates with us and desires to reveal Himself in such a way that we can come to know Him, ultimately only through "The Way", Who is Jesus, Who in turn (discussed below) is Jehovah. The best instructed and the most willing of His servants, derive their all from Him, but supply Him with nothing. (Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., et al: The Bible Knowledge Commentary. When we see Jesus we see the Father, for He and the Father are one. We were redeemed when Christ died for us; he paid the ultimate (Morning and Evening-Morning, December 25), (16) Jay Adams in an article entitled "Outwitnessing the Witnesses" gives a suggestion for making a tract to hand to JW's -. Zechariah the epistle of Philippians: Philippians (Reed, D. A., & Farkas, J., R. Mormons: Answered Verse by Verse. 2 John Compound Names of Jehovah (Part 2) Tim Bouter March 16, 2022 316 3 Mins Read In this post we continue with the series on the compound names of Jehovah. That is why the New Testament writers often quote Old Testament passages that refer to Yahweh and interpret them to mean Christ. As He was unchangeable in His favor to Jacob, so will He be to His believing posterity. Righteousness is one of 1 What are the 12 names of Jehovah? And yet don't we find ourselves reacting in a similar way when God asks us to do something like "Husbands, love your wives" or "Wives, respect your husbands" or "Children obey your parents"? Nuggets - Compound Names of Jehovah | ChristianBlessings 28, 58), that they attempted to stone Him for blasphemy (v. 59). But before discussing these, certain observations should be made.3, For the Biblicist, the divine name YHWH was known as early as the time of Enosh (Ge 4:26) and was used not infrequently during the patriarchal period (cf. My name is I am. (See Spurgeon's full sermon "Jehovah's Valuation of His People" - Pdf), The name of Jehovah reminds us that He has within Himself sufficiency for all His will; He hath adequate power of performance for all His purposes and decrees; Jehovah wills, and it is done. 2 Thessalonians But JEHOVAH is our Refuge hostage or prisoner upon the receipt of ransom. Titus In Isaiah 40:1-3, you have amazing prediction regarding the work of John the Baptist. Extol him that rideth upon the heavens by His name JAH. to us). The writer of Hebrews writes to saints who are in need of stabilizing truth which he draws from the OT declaration by Jehovah: Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself (Jehovah in Deut 31:6) has said, "I WILL NEVER (ever) DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I (never) EVER FORSAKE YOU," so that we confidently say, "THE LORD (Jehovah in Deut 31:6) IS MY HELPER*, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID.

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