Developing Kingdom Leaders – Tom Yeakley

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29 May 2023

The Names of God: Know Who You Serve

“Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven.” Psalm 148:13  NIV

·  El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty; All-Sufficient One)  –  Genesis 17:1

·  El Elyon (The Most High God)  –  Genesis 14:18-22

·  Adonai (Lord, Master)  –  Deuteronomy 10:17

·  Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)  –  Exodus 3:13-14

·  Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner)  –  Exodus 17:15

·  Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)  –  Psalm 23:1

·  Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals)  –  Exodus 15:26

·  Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There)  –  Ezekiel 48:35

·  Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)  –  Jeremiah 23:6

·  Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Makes Holy)  –  Exodus 31:13

·  El Olam (The Everlasting God; The God of Eternity)  –  Isaiah 26:4

·  Elohim (God; Creator)  –  Genesis 1:1

·  Qanna (Jealous)  –  Exodus 34:14

·  Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)  –  Genesis 22:14

·  Jehovah Shalom (The Lord Is Peace)  –  Judges 6:24

·  Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)  –  Isaiah 6:5

Know the One whom you serve!

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30 Aug 2021
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The Greatness of Knowing Christ

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ. Philippians 3:8 ESV

God could have created humans on any third rock out from any star amidst the billions in His vast universe and then hidden Himself away, never to be heard or seen.  He could have retired to a corner of His creation and we would never have known Him.  But God desires a relationship with the people He creates.  He does not want to hide from us, rather, He wants to build a deep, intimate friendship with us.

God came to earth in the form of a man, Jesus, that we might know Him better.  One day, those who believe in Him, will see Him face-to-face and fellowship with Him forever.  We will reign with Him over all of His creation!  Yes, it is the greatest privilege a person can have–personally knowing the living God!

  • Jesus is God incarnate, God in the flesh.  What do the following passages say about knowing God through Christ? — John 14:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-3
  • Through belief in Christ as our Savior, we enter a personal relationship with God.  What do the following passages say about our relationship with God? — John 15:14-17;  Romans 8:12-17

Question to ponder:  How does your deepening friendship with God impact your leadership?

Passages for further reflection: John 12:44-46; John 16:12-15

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