Jehova-Sabaoth – The Lord of Hosts
The God who rules over the heavens and the earth (and everything in them) controls all things at once. He has no limits. His power is universal, infinite—or almighty. “Therefore the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
The God who rules over the heavens and the earth (and everything in them) controls all things at once. He has no limits. His power is universal, infinite—or almighty. “Therefore the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
Jehovah-Shammah is the last new name the Old Testament gives for God. It’s no coincidence that one of the first names for God given in the New Testament is a “nickname” given to Christ—Immanuel, which
God created us in His own image, which means that He gave each of us a mind, a will, and emotions, and He enabled us to have relationships. “He said, ‘If you listen carefully to
The primary meaning of shepherd (Ra’ah) is to feed, to tend, to lead to pasture. To do all this, a shepherd has to be up close and personal, intimately aware of the needs of his
In biblical times, a banner was a flag or ensign attached to a pole that indicated the authority, allegiance, and identity of a nation. People who were under a banner together belonged together. “Moses built
Isaiah introduced the idea of God as Sar-Shalom (Isaiah 9:6) revealing that God Himself is peace and also the giver of peace. Real life, rich life, abundant life—the life we want—is found only in Him.
The Bible says that God disciplines His children in the same way that good parents train their kids—teaching values, imparting wisdom, setting boundaries, correcting misbehavior—God trains us. “I will not look on you with pity;
The Bible says our God does that for us. Redeemer is one of His names. He created us to glorify Him. As such, we belong to Him. But because of sin, we are slaves (Romans
When Moses was called by God to lead the Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt, he asked the LORD a great question: How should I respond when people ask me what Your name is?
The history of the Hebrew people is filled with great men and women known as judges. Such men as Samuel, Samson, and Gideon (and an amazing woman known as Deborah) didn’t wear robes, wield gavels,