16 Names of God: a Strong Tower to run to
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“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10
In Old Testament times, a name was not only an identification but also an identity. Many times, a special meaning was attached to a name. The names of God reveal His identity, and they have special meanings. All throughout Scripture God reveals Himself to us. Much of the Old Testament is where He reveals Himself through His names. As we study these 16 names of God we will better understand Who He is. The meanings of His names uncover the central personality and nature of the One Who is our Strong Tower.
Let’s run to that Strong Tower of the names of God together, friend!
This could be one of the most exciting and encouraging studies you have ever participated in.
Through this study,
These 16 names of God are presented in the order that they are revealed to us in God’s Word—the Bible. As we study each of these 16 names we will see His character and His nature build on the name before it. You will find yourself immediately drawn to Him as you discover He is not only your Creator. He is also your Provider. He is your Healer and your place of peace. He is your Protector, Guide, and constant Companion.
God knows us by our name (Isaiah 43:1), shouldn’t we also know Him by His?
Let’s run to that Strong Tower of the names of God together, friend!
This could be one of the most exciting and encouraging studies you have ever participated in.
Through this study,
- you will see His character unfold in ways you’ve never seen before.
- you will recognize how closely related His names are to His character.
- you will become even more personally committed to following Him.
- you will see His steadfast love toward you, and you will recognize who you are in Him.
These 16 names of God are presented in the order that they are revealed to us in God’s Word—the Bible. As we study each of these 16 names we will see His character and His nature build on the name before it. You will find yourself immediately drawn to Him as you discover He is not only your Creator. He is also your Provider. He is your Healer and your place of peace. He is your Protector, Guide, and constant Companion.
God knows us by our name (Isaiah 43:1), shouldn’t we also know Him by His?
A Synopsis of the 16 Names of God Book
Each of God’s wonderful names reveals a specific aspect of His character and nature. The names written about in the book 16 Names of God a Strong Tower to Run to are presented in the order that they are revealed to us in the Bible. The Bible is God’s inspired Word and I believe it is important to study His names in this order. Each of these names reflects God's power, authority, love, and grace. The passages where we find His names emphasize that God desires a personal, intimate relationship with us. Each of these names reveals a different aspect of that relationship.
The opening of the Old Testament introduces us to the first name of God, Elohim, the Creator God, in Genesis 1. In Ezekiel 48, we see this last name, Jehovah Shammah, The Lord is There. From Genesis to Ezekiel, we have meditated on 16 names of God. These names are presented in this book in the in the order they are revealed to us in His Word. Each name adds to our understanding of His character, building on the previous one. We find hope for our weary souls as we learn about Him. Our love for Him deepens through this journey of His attributes. With every name, our relationship with God becomes more personal and intimate. This incredible relationship will then overflow into all of the other areas of our lives as well. Through the extravagant gift of Himself, we know Proverbs 18:10 to be true. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe." Run to it, friend! Run!
- God reveals His character to us continuously through His Word. Beginning with Elohim, our Creator God, He becomes Yahweh, our LORD Jehovah. His desire for a relationship with us extends far beyond our role as created beings. We were made for something more, and God wants to be our Yahweh, LORD Jehovah, for all of time in this life and beyond.
- From Yahweh, our LORD Jehovah, to El Elyon, the Most High God. He is a righteous, holy, and just God, Whose name is so sacred that one would dare not to say it aloud. He is our Forgiver and Redeemer, as He was to a nation long ago, and still is to us today. There is none like Him, none that can compare to the Most High God, El Elyon.
- From the Most High God, EL Elyon, to Adonai, our Lord and Master, the Possessor of Heaven and Earth. EL Elyon provides us with a sense of security. He is our Deliverer and a holy habitation, a refuge, a fortress, and a dwelling place. This God is worthy of our complete trust. He is also worthy of our unconditional submission as our Adonai, Lord and Master.
- From Adonai, our Lord and Master, to El Shaddai, our Lord God Almighty, Who is all-sufficient. He fills the emptiness within our souls. He takes our weaknesses, and covers them with Himself. El Shaddai is enough for this life and the life to come, and we can rely on Him completely.
- From El Shaddai, our Lord God Almighty, let us turn our attention to El Olam, the Everlasting God. One of the greatest comforts we can take in our faith is that El Shaddai is constant and unchanging. He was the same God to Job and the woman at the well as He is to us today. He is also our El Olam, the Everlasting God. His unchanging nature has no end!
- From El Olam, the Everlasting God, to Jehovah Jireh, the Lord Who provides for us. He remains constant throughout time—past, present, and future. His provision is always right on time and precisely tailored to meet our needs. Knowing He is not just providing for us today or tomorrow but for all eternity, we can find true contentment in Him.
- From Jehovah Jireh, the Lord Who provides for us, to Jehovah Rapha, the Lord Who heals us. We have witnessed His generosity as our Provider, as He has gone above and beyond what we have asked or imagined. Now, let us also recognize Him as our Great Physician, the One Who heals us. Let us witness His healing power at work within us.
- From Jehovah Rapha, the Lord Who heals us, to Jehovah Nissi, the Lord our Banner. This mighty God, the Great Physician, is always on our side, dear friend. He heals us, He restores us, and He is endlessly patient with us. He invites us to become His beloved children and His banner over us is always nothing but love. He is our protector, our defender, and our champion. He is our Banner!
- From Jehovah Nissi, the Lord our Banner, let's move to Qanna, the God Who is jealous for us. Our Banner desires a personal and intimate relationship with us, His Beloved. He sought that with the children of Israel, and He expects nothing less from us today. He is zealous for our time, our praise, and our relationship!
- From Qanna, the God Who is jealous for us, to Jehovah Mekoddishkem, the Lord Who sanctifies us. Establishing a relationship with God is an ongoing process, just as sanctification is. When we reach Heaven, our sanctification will be complete. But until then, it requires extra effort. The sanctification process required self-denial and the assistance of Jehovah Mekoddishkem.
- From Jehovah Mekoddishkem, the Lord Who sanctifies, to Jehovah Shalom, the Lord our Peace. We need sanctification to be set apart as well as the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. This peace, which is beyond human comprehension, is accessible to you today, friend! It flows through the channels of His Word.
- From Jehovah Shalom, the Lord our Peace, to Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts. The peace that Jehovah Shalom gives is beyond the comprehension of the world. It is the peace that our souls yearn for, and this is what we were created to crave. Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts, emphasizes the power and authority of God to grant us that peace we seek. Our souls were created to worship the Lord of Hosts.
- From Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts, to Jehovah Raah, the Lord our Shepherd. The One Who holds universal power and authority also serves as our loving Shepherd. He not only protects us but also guides us on this journey we call life. He leads us to rest beside tranquil waters and restores our souls for His own name’s sake. This Good Shepherd is what our souls long for, and He is faithful to care for us as our Good Shepherd.
- From Jehovah Raah, the Lord our Shepherd, to Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord our Righteousness. This Shepherd causes us to declare, "I shall not want." He restores our souls and leads us beside peaceful waters for rest. This Good Shepherd guides us, leading us into His righteousness, inviting us to “Come!”
- From Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord our Righteousness, to Jehovah Shammah, the Lord is There. Our righteous God fills the depths of our needy souls by covering us and making us righteous. He will never abandon us. He is there to awaken the stagnant waters of everyday life. We belong to Him, and He belongs to us. He is always present, always there, and will never leave or forsake us.
The opening of the Old Testament introduces us to the first name of God, Elohim, the Creator God, in Genesis 1. In Ezekiel 48, we see this last name, Jehovah Shammah, The Lord is There. From Genesis to Ezekiel, we have meditated on 16 names of God. These names are presented in this book in the in the order they are revealed to us in His Word. Each name adds to our understanding of His character, building on the previous one. We find hope for our weary souls as we learn about Him. Our love for Him deepens through this journey of His attributes. With every name, our relationship with God becomes more personal and intimate. This incredible relationship will then overflow into all of the other areas of our lives as well. Through the extravagant gift of Himself, we know Proverbs 18:10 to be true. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe." Run to it, friend! Run!
16 Names of God Coloring Sheets
Be one of the first to instantly download these beautiful 16 Names of God coloring sheets. Each of these 16 sheets contains a Scripture verse about a different name of God. These coloring sheets are great for people of all ages. So grab your crayons, colored pencils, art markers or whatever medium you like. Even watercolors work. Get creative as you meditate on these wonderful names of God.
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