The Story: Israel is Introduced to Their God
· God chooses Abraham to be the father of His people
· God promises Abraham and his descendants all the land of Israel as a home land
· God takes Abraham’s descendants to Egypt to protect them for 400 years as they grow into a small nation
· God delivers Israel out of Egypt through the prophet Moses and takes them into the desert on the way to the Promised Land
· What does Israel know about their God at this point?
§ God is the God of their father’s Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
§ God is greater than the gods of Egypt
§ God is more powerful than nature
§ God was terrifying and frightful – Mt. Sinai (Exodus 24:17)
The Name: Elohim
· The first name that is used of God is “Elohim” - Genesis 1:1
· Elohim conveys the idea of the strong, powerful One
· Elohim is the eternal God
· Elohim is the strong creator God
· Elohim is the moral God
The Takeaway: Completely Able
· God is still Elohim today
· There is absolutely nothing that is impossible with Him – Ask Him! (Romans 10:13)
· God leads us to our good – Follow Him!
· God’s power is not limited to saving, but He is powerful enough to completely deliver on His promises – Trust Him! (Jude 1:24)