1. Wednesday Night Adult Class South Jackson church of Christ Lesson 2 – The Names of God September 14, 2011 rpack119@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ray.pack www.wordpress.com/insidethebackpack

2. Introductory Thoughts The Book of Genesis offers insight into the character of God by listing Names used to identify God Each offers insight into the character of our great God who created all things As Genesis is studied it will be discovered that seven distinct names are used to refer to this Supreme Being Each is used deliberately and communicates a critical lesson for mankind

3. Elohim The Powerful God 1:1 – 6:18 – 17:7 – 50:24 This is the second common name for God in the Old Testament It is from the root “El” meaning “mighty,” “strong,” or “powerful” The suffix (him) is a plural ending in the Hebrew language This title tells us that God is a creative and governing power and is more powerful than any other

4. Jehovah The Holy, Absolute God 2:4 – 6:3 – 18:25 This Hebrew title is translated “LORD” in the English Bible This is the most common name for God in the Bible This is thus called the “plain name” of God. It speaks of the real substance of God This name stresses 3 aspects of God His constant existence His absolute righteousness His relationship with mankind

5. El Shaddai The Exceeding Abundant Blessing God 17:1-2 – 49:24-25 This name is representative of a God who fulfills His promises The word Almighty found in 17:1 shows that God has power to do any and every thing at a time of His choosing It also identifies a God who nourishes, supplies and satisfies Every good and perfect gift comes from the God who never grows weary in pouring out His blessings

6. Adonai The Owner or Master God 15:2 – 17:10-14 This name communicates a definite relationship between God and man It stresses that man has an obligation to obey and serve God in the same capacity that a slave would serve his master All needs are supplied when we are in submission to the Lord

7. Jehovah – Jireh The Providing God 22:14 This name occurs in the most significant story in Genesis It signifies that God will see to our needs His all knowing, all wise and all powerful nature allow Him to see these needs Literally Abraham said, “God will see to it”

8. El – Elyon The Sovereign Ruling God 14:20 – 45:5, 7-8 The name which describes God’s deliverance of Abraham’s enemies into defeat Most High God refers to the sovereign position of the rule over all creation The story of Joseph illustrates this ruling power An understanding of God as Most High will silence murmuring and stop complaining

9. El – Roi The All Seeing God 16:6-13 – 17:20 A name which offers us great comfort Tells us that we are not alone as we face the struggles of this life Those who trust in God’s all seeing knowledge will not be forsaken by the heavenly Father

10. Beneficial Lessons to Be Learned From the Blessed Names of God God gives comfort God gives value God gives absolutes God give constancy God gives blessings God desires relationships God provides God brings rejoicing

11. Some Bold Reminders for Us God is totally self existent – Man is totally dependent God is the Master – Man is the servant God is the Giver – Man is the blessed receiver

12. Next Week’s Lesson The Problem with Modifying God’s Masterpiece