Divine Names and Their Significance

Jul 3, 2024

Key Points from the Lecture on Divine Names and Their Significance

Core Theme

  • Believers as carriers of God's might and strength, reflecting divine attributes in their lives.

Names of God and Their Significance

Elohim

  • Creator, mighty and strong.
  • God lives in us to create and show strength in the world.
  • Trust in God's ability to show His might through us.

Jehovah (Yahweh)

  • Jehovah as Lord: Submission to His lordship in all actions and thoughts.

Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)

  • God provides for all needs; provision is part of His nature.

Jehovah Rapha (The Lord Who Heals)

  • God's healing flows through believers to heal body, soul, and spirit.
  • Healing not by individual’s power but God’s presence within.

Jehovah M'Kaddesh (The Lord Who Sanctifies)

  • Sanctification and holiness from within, living a holy life.

Jehovah Shalom (The Lord is Peace)

  • Peace beyond understanding from God, irrespective of circumstances.

Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)

  • God's righteousness in us; we stand in His righteousness.

Jehovah Rohi (The Lord is My Shepherd)

  • God shepherds and guides believers, speaking to them.

Jehovah Shammah (The Lord is There)

  • Visible presence of God in believers' lives, showcasing faithfulness.

Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)

  • God’s abiding presence, finding others to dwell with Him, turning places into holy spaces.

El Elyon

  • The Most High; highest position in our lives.

El Roi

  • God of seeing; enables spiritual sight and understanding.

El Olam

  • The Everlasting God; eternal union with believers.

Conclusion

  • Thanksgiving for God's dwelling within and the honor of being able to live in His presence.