The Names Of God - Introduction

Introduction
The names of God hold an important key to understanding the doctrine of God and the doctrine of revelation. The name of God is a personal disclosure and reveals relationship with His people. His name is known only because He chooses to make it known. To the Hebrew mind, God was both hidden and revealed, transcendent and immanent. Even though he was mysterious, lofty, and unapproachable, He bridged the gap with humankind by revealing His name.

The truth of God's character is focused in His name. The divine name reveals God's power, authority, and holiness. This accounts for Israel's great reverence for God's name. The Ten Commandments prohibited the violation of God's name (Ex. 20:7; Deut. 5:11). Prophets spoke with authority when they uttered God's name. Oaths taken God's name were considered binding, and battles fought in the name of God were victorious. Other nations would fear Israel, not because it was a mighty nation, but because it rallied under the Lord's name. In the New Testament, God's name is manifested most clearly in Jesus Christ. He is called "the Word" (John 1:1), and He makes the claim that He has revealed the name of God (John 17:6). God's name His promise to dwell with His people.

Knowing God leads to adoration, deep ardent, often excessive attachment, passion, love - Webster’s Dictionary definition of worship. Too often children do not understand what worship is. Most equate worship to singing or going to church. Some thought that reading the bible is worship or having a mountain top experience is. The word worship is overused, misused and sometimes abused. It needs a clear definition. An understanding that we may worship God in spirit and in truth. God demands and expects worship.1 Chronicles 16: 28 – 3128 Ascribe to the LORD , O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength, 29 ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before him; worship the LORD in the splendor of his] holiness. 30 Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. 31 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!"

Parents Guide
Children are encouraged to memorise God’s Word, once inscribed in their tender hearts, the Word of God will remain throughtout their lifetime.

The devotion consists of a name of God, verse, description and a prayer. Set a routine each day and go through the devotion with your child. Explain to them the meaning of the name and ask the child to turn to the reference in the Bible and read out loud in unison. In closing, pray together.

We seek your help in the spiritual grounding of our children as we teaches children to
· Learn God’s nature and character
· Keep prayer & worship journal
· Experience personal worship

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