The Name

It is one of the names used sparingly for our God and it is significant when and where it is used. When it seems like life is constantly changing and time seems to slip away it is good to remember that God is El Olam - the God of eternity.

El Shaddai: Almighty God. That's my God! He revealed Himself by this name to Abraham and He has proved Himself to be more than enough to all who will trust Him. Use this name and depend on His power in your life now.

There is no name like the name of our God! The Hebrews called Him El Elyon - the most high God. On low days and at high moments we must remember that He is higher than all. Look up!

Many unbelievers curse the name of our God, but far too many believers are guilty of using His name in vain. Today we study the first occasion when people began to use His name and discover how we should honor His holy name every day.

The very first time the name of God is given in Scripture tells us so much about Him! His name reveals His nature. Let's start "in the beginning"...