Do you ever think about the superlative words that we tend to use in our every day vocabulary? You can often hear people say words like perfect, unbelievable, magnificent, absolutely, flawless. Most of us are tempted at times to exaggerate certain promises or descriptions by using the words “never” and “always”. In our enthusiasm…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
What are your thoughts? Lesson 3 – EL ELYON
When David wrote Psalm 57, his life was in danger and his future seemed extremely grim and so he cried out to EL ELYON for mercy. The level of his confidence that God not only could but that he would “fulfill His purpose for him” is amazing. While there are no visible enemies pursuing…… Continue Reading
Lesson 3 – Intro – Sept. 28-October 4 EL ELYON
It was only a few decades ago when children called almost all adults and teachers by either their family name – Mr. or Mrs. Smith, for example, or by the title of their familial relationship, such as grandma or uncle Bob. Even adults did not use someone else’s given/first name unless they had a…… Continue Reading
What are your thoughts? Lesson 2 – ELOHIM
When is the last time that you actually got “down on your knees” to pray in your own home or even in church? Our posture communicates a great deal about our heart attitude and our feelings at any given time. For centuries, churches provided a kneeling bench in front of each pew and throughout…… Continue Reading
Lesson 2 – Intro – September 20 – 27 ELOHIM
Wouldn’t you love to know more about what life was like in that garden before the serpent came and tempted Eve? Was the interaction between Adam and Eve anything like life as we know it? We know that they communicated through oral language because they heard God calling to them and they conversed with…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 1
It’s right there in the 10 commandments which God Himself gave to Moses so that the Israelites (and you and I) would have some clear guidelines for living life. “Don’t misuse the name of the LORD your God”. That idea seems so much broader in its implications than “take in vain”. It’s much bigger…… Continue Reading
Lesson 1 – Intro – September 13 – 20 Blessed Be HIS Name
What comes to your mind when you think of the word “bless”? Perhaps you thought about asking for God’s goodness and mercy to be given to an individual or a group or pausing to ask God’s blessing on a meal. It is a word that infers the desire for someone to experience happiness and…… Continue Reading
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“With all my heart I will praise You, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever, for Your love for me is very great.” In Hebrew this verse from Psalm 86: 12 – 13 reads “With all my heart I will praise You, O Adonai, my Elohim.” I will give glory…… Continue Reading
"How Majestic is God's Name"
“O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.” In Hebrew this verse from Psalm 8: 1 reads “O JEHOVAH, our Adonai, . . .” Do you have any idea what the nuances and implications of those 2 names for God might be? You are invited to…… Continue Reading
Bless HIS Holy Name
A study of some Names for God in the Old Testament
What is the story behind your name? Did your parents just like the sound of it? Were you named after someone in the family or someone that they admired? Was it important that the first letter of your name was the same as your siblings or even rhymed with the other names? Did your mom and dad have your name picked out before you were born or did they look at you, think about it, and then choose your name? There is very little that takes more communication and thought during the months of pregnancy than the name of new baby.
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