In this conversation, Rebecca and Jennifer discuss the significance of studying the names of the Lord to know Him better and to deepen our understanding of His character. Psalm 9:10 says, "Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." To study the names of the Lord is to know Him better, and the more we learn about the Lord, the more we will understand that He is worthy of all of our praise and trustworthy to meet all of our needs.
Two names discussed in this episode:
The Vine
John 15:5 - " I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing.'"
John 13:35 - " 'By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.'”
Other Scripture references: John 15:1-4; Galatians 5:22-23
Advocate
1 John 2:1, "My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous."
Other Scripture references: John 14:16, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7-15
To see examples of how advocacy worked in the Old Testament, before Christ, see Genesis 18:23-33; Exodus 32:11-14; 1 Samuel 7:8-9
Takeaways:
We study the names of the Lord to know Him better.
The names of the Lord teach us who He is and about His character.
The more we know about him, the more we will trust him.
Jesus is the true vine, and we are the branches.
Our goal is to bear much fruit through Christ.
Our lives should reflect Christ's love and character.
Abiding in Christ is essential for spiritual growth.
Christ intercedes for us as our Advocate.
The Holy Spirit is also our Advocate sent by Jesus from the Father.
The Holy Spirit is the Counselor, and He dwells in us. In John 16:13-15, Jesus says, "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you."
In this conversation, Rebecca and Jennifer discuss the significance of studying the names of the Lord to know Him better and to deepen our understanding of His character. Psalm 9:10 says, "Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." To study the names of the Lord is to know Him better, and the more we learn about the Lord, the more we will understand that He is worthy of all of our praise and trustworthy to meet all of our needs.
Two names discussed in this episode:
Savior
Luke 2:11, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
2 Timothy 1:10, "and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
Other Scripture references: 1 John 4:14; John 4:42; Isaiah 42:6-7; Isaiah 49:6; Isaiah 49:26
I AM - From the Hebrew verb meaning "to be"
Exodus 3:14, "God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.' And he said, 'Say this to the people of Israel: 'I AM has sent me to you.'"
Other Scriptures mentioned: John 8:23-24, 58; Hebrews 13:8 - "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Takeaways:
We study the names of the Lord to know Him better.
The names of the Lord teach us who He is and about His character.
The more we know about him, the more we will trust him.
'I Am' signifies God's all-encompassing nature.
In this conversation, Rebecca and Jennifer discuss that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is declared to be the Son of God by God both at Jesus' baptism and at the Transfiguration. Rebecca and Jennifer also discuss the Lord's character of faithfulness, emphasizing that unlike humans, God remains constant and unchanging in His nature. Our perceptions of faithfulness can be influenced by our own experiences and emotions, but God's faithfulness is unwavering.
Studying the names of the Lord allows us to know Him better and to deepen our understanding of His character. Psalm 9:10 says, "Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." To study the names of the Lord is to know Him better, and the more we learn about the Lord, the more we will understand that He is worthy of all of our praise and trustworthy to meet all of our needs.
Takeaways:
Jesus is the Son of God, the Messiah.
Jesus Baptism - Matthew 3:17; the Transfiguration - Matthew 17:5
John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Son of God in John 1:29-34.
Peter declares Jesus is the Son of God in Matthew 16:16.
2 Timothy 2.13 highlights God's faithfulness, "If we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself."
God's character is unchanging and reliable.
Understanding God's faithfulness can strengthen our trust in Him.
Two names discussed today:
Son of God
Luke 1:35, "And the angel answered her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy - the Son of God.'"
Faithful and True
Revelation 19:11, "Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war."
In this conversation, Rebecca and Jennifer discuss the significance of studying the names of the Lord to know Him better and to deepen our understanding of His character. Psalm 9:10 says, "Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." To study the names of the Lord is to know Him better, and the more we learn about the Lord, the more we will understand that He is worthy of all of our praise and trustworthy to meet all of our needs.
Two names discussed today:
El Shaddai means God Almighty.
Genesis 17:1-2, "When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, 'I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.'"
"Shaddai is translated as “Almighty” forty-eight times in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, the Greek equivalent is used in 2 Corinthians 6:18 and Revelation 1:8; 4:8; 11:17; 15:3; 16:7 and 14; 19:6 and 15; and 21:22. It is translated “Almighty” except in Revelation 19:6 (“omnipotent”)"(God Almighty (17:1-2) - Warren Wiersbe BE Bible Study Series - Bible Gateway).
El Olam - God of Eternity
Isaiah 40:28, "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable."
Takeaways:
We study the names of the Lord to know Him better.
The names of the Lord teach us who He is and about His character.
The more we know about him, the more we will trust him.
