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
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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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Getting Ready for Fall 2013
Would you like to know more about the character of God? His names are one of the important ways through which He reveals to us Who He is and what He does. Our “We Study Together” fall series will begin on Friday, September 13, 2013 and continue for 11 weeks. The study guides for this…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 9 – Joshua 23 – 24
You could easily give these 2 chapters this title, “The Importance of Commitment”, couldn’t you? I can almost see Joshua as he develops his sermons. First of all, REMEMBER and KEEP ON REMEMBERING who God is and what He has done for you. BE CAREFUL TO LOVE HIM and SERVE HIM. Nurture that love through…… Continue Reading
Lesson 9 – Intro – August 9 – 16 – The Courage to Make a Decision
Confidence, “a feeling of assurance or certainty, especially concerning oneself”, is a very important personal characteristic. We all need to have that kind of internal strength in order to make good decisions, to trust our instincts, to set boundaries, and to be independent individuals. It is possible, however, to have an excessive amount of confidence…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 8
Have you ever had the best of intentions and been completely misunderstood? It’s a hard place to be. You know why you said what you said or did what you did, but your motives were not clear to others. So, who is responsible to start the peace process? Who should be willing to start the…… Continue Reading
Lesson 8 – Introduction – Aug. 2 – 9 The Courage to Reconcile
Have you ever been in a conversation where the other person finishes your sentences for you and sometimes goes ahead and explains the solution or the answer to your problem or question before you have even finished expressing your ideas or concerns? It can be very frustrating. Real problems can develop when you cannot communicate…… Continue Reading