Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts – 1 Samuel 17:45
The Lord of hosts (or Jehovah-tsabaoth) is arguably the most popular name for God in the Old Testament, […]
Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen – Genesis 22:14
Jehovahjireh means “the Lord will provide” or, literally, “the Lord will see to it.” By the time Abraham used this name for God he had learned from personal […]
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want – Psalm 23:1
Often the impression that people have of God in the Old Testament is that he is all fire and brimstone, judgment and holiness; but here we see a hint of his humility, condescension, and intimacy. The Lord is my shepherd.
Embedded in this pastoral imagery […]
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus” – Galatians 3:26
At a recent men’s breakfast at our church, I shared the following thoughts about what it means for God to be our father. If you are not a father it should bless, humble, and encourage you; if you are a […]
For unto us a child is born, and unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The prince of Peace – Isaiah 9:6
This Old Testament prophecy describes our Savior Jesus Christ in beautiful terms. His […]
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