Tag: GOD’s name
Biblical Principle #321: Israel to Sanctify God’s Name
Biblical Principles List Principle God told Israel in the Law of Moses to sanctify His holy name among the people. Explanation We have established how GOD revealed His personal name, YHWH (traditionally, Yahweh or Jehovah), to Moses when Israel was still in Egypt. We have also seen how GOD included in the ten commandments that…
Biblical Principle #207: Israel to Seek God’s Selected Place (Jerusalem)
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, Israel was to seek the place where God chose to put His name and be called upon. Explanation Before crossing the Jordan into Canaan, Moses instructed the Israelites that there would be one place in the land where they should go to seek GOD and sacrifice:…
September 30 – Praise GOD for His Goodness
Reading Psalm 107; 116; 118; 125 Devotional For today’s devotional we will consider the great truths revealed in Psalm 116. Psalm 116 is a psalm of praise to GOD because of His great goodness, and it is certainly fitting for this time period in history. Israel had sinned, was punished severely, and is now in…
September 1 – Bad Shepherds and The Good Shepherd
Reading Eze. 33:21-33; 34:1-31; 35:1-15; 36:1-38 Devotional Throughout the Bible GOD frequently compares older men to shepherds and everyone else to sheep. In GOD’s design, older men should be wise and very experienced because they have lived a long time. They’ve seen a lot, learned from past mistakes and the mistakes of others, and therefore…
August 19 – GOD Protects His Name
Reading Eze. 19:1-22:31 Devotional In today’s reading, GOD recounts Israel’s history through the prophet Ezekiel. In the midst of this is an important truth which will serve as today’s devotional subject: GOD always protects His Name. Names are very important to people. It’s how we identify people, places and things. Your name uniquely identifies you…
July 29 – Three Examples of GOD’s Wisdom
Reading Jer. 10:1-12:17 Devotional For today’s devotional I will focus on three examples of GOD’s wisdom and greatness which are contained in this reading. These chapters contain a wealth of information and insight into GOD and His character. It is nearly impossible to capture all of the lessons we could learn within one short devotional,…
May 8 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 20)
Reading Psalm 111; 130; 131; 141; 146 Devotional Psalm 111 Great are the works of the LORD. Glorious and majestic are His deeds. His righteousness endures forever. He has caused His wonders to be remembered. GOD is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who fear Him and remembers His covenant forever. He has…
May 6 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 18)
Reading Psalm 4; 12; 20; 25; 32; 38 Devotional We are now entering the next grouping of psalms which covers a variety of feelings from the believer directed toward GOD. Psalm 4 GOD is righteous and there are times where we long for Him to answer our cry. He has set apart the godly for…
May 4 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 16)
Reading Psalm 122; 124; 133; 134; 135; 136; 138 Devotional Psalm 124 If GOD had not been on our side when our enemies attacked, we would have been destroyed. Instead, He has kept us from harm. Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 133 It is…