Waterstone Church

Jehovah Nissi & Jehovah Sabaoth
The Lord My Banner / The Lord of Hosts

Jehovah Nissi

Relevant Scripture (first mention): Exodus 17

Amalek wasted no time in fighting with Israel after the water was provided by God from the “rock of Horeb”.

We know of Amalek’s methods – he attacked the stragglers, tired, women and children, and resources.

NOTE: “He did not __________”.

God handled the Egyptians in their exodus from Egypt. Now, after hundreds of years of slaves, they are forced to fight their adversaries.

NOTE: Obedience is still required.

Moses used the tool God had already __________.

Banner: נֵס or “nes” – __________.

Banner or guidon signifies the position of the __________ in battle. It is the source of all direction on the battlefield.

Moses soon realizes his strength is __________ to keep the staff (“staff of God”) lifted high.

Jehovah Sabaoth

Relevant Scripture (first mention): 1 Samuel 1

Before Sabaoth, a HINT of things to come:

Commander: שַׂר or “sar” – __________.

Army: צָבָא or “tsaba” – __________.

Lord: יְהוָֹה or “Jehovah” or “Yahweh” – __________.

Worshipped: שָׁחָה or “shachah” after clause נָפַל or “naphal” (to fall) – __________.

Another appearance of the __________ as the Lord of heavenly armies (a Christophany).

Knowing this, who does Hannah call upon in her personal battle and time of struggle?

Hosts: צָבָאor “tsaba” – __________.

Hannah calls upon the “__________” to fight her battle.

Eli confirmed the righteous prayers of Hannah:

Hannah was at __________ with God (remember Jehovah Shalom).

God delivered her from her personal battle and provided a child – __________ of the righteous!

ANSWERS

NOTE: “He did not fear God”.

Moses used the tool God had already provided and proven.

Banner: נֵס or “nes” – standard, signal, and rally point.

Banner or guidon signifies the position of the commander in battle. It is the source of all direction on the battlefield.

Moses soon realizes his strength is insufficient to keep the staff (“staff of God”) lifted high.

Commander: שַׂר or “sar” – captain or prince.

Army: צָבָא or “tsaba” – army or host of angels.

Lord: יְהוָֹה or “Jehovah” or “Yahweh” – proper name of God.

Worshipped: שָׁחָה or “shachah” after clause נָפַל or “naphal” (to fall) – bow before the Lord.

Another appearance of the pre-incarnate Jesus as the Lord of heavenly armies (a Christophany).

Hosts: צָבָאor “tsaba” – army or host of angels.

Hannah calls upon the “Lord of Hosts” to fight her battle.

Hannah was at peace with God (remember Jehovah Shalom).

God delivered her from her personal battle and provided a child – God fights the battles of the righteous!