Knowing God by Name

Knowing God by Name

Knowing God by Name – Abba Father

God reveals to us a name that speaks to the kind of relationship He desires to have with us. He says that He is our “Abba,” or father. This is not the formal “Father” that we often think about, but the informal “Daddy” that children use with their parent. God wants us to have that kind of intimate familiar relationship with Him.

Knowing God by Name – Jehovah Shalom

The Hebrew word for peace is “Shalom,” and it means so much more than simply the absence of conflict. It means to be complete, fulfilled, and whole. God reveals Himself as the God of peace through His name Jehovah Shalom.

Knowing God by Name – Jehovah Jireh

Abraham was called to sacrifice his only son; the son of promise. Abraham trusted God, and in doing so came to know God as the One who provides: Jehovah Jireh. Just as God promised a ram in the place of Isaac, so God has provided a lamb to be sacrificed in our place; His own Son, Jesus Christ.

Knowing God by Name – Elohim

Names have meaning. There is a personal connection when someone recognizes you by name. God is referenced by many names throught the bible. Today let us look at the first name He is referenced by. Elohim, a plural non-personal title meaning strength and power. He is the power to create the universe and the strength of recreate you new.