REFUEL Mid-Week Bible Study - January 15th, 2020

Jeremiah 9:23-24 NKJV

What words best describe you?

How can one name or title fully define/describe God?

Names of God (Pt. 1): ELOHIM

• The root word "El" was used to describe other "gods" in ancient times.

• Elohim is the first name God ascribes to Himself. (Genesis 1:1)

• It is found over 30 times in the first chapter of Genesis.

• It is found over 2,500 times in the Old Testament.

1. God (ELOHIM) is the Creator.

The first name God uses for Himself in scripture addresses His might or power.

Two reasons God used Elohim first:

• To establish that His power is unlimited.

• To establish that our power is delegated.

Note three unique times ELOHIM is used in Genesis:

• Creation of Mankind

Genesis 1:26 NKJV

Colossians 1:16-17 NKJV

Note three unique times ELOHIM is used in Genesis:

• Creation of Mankind

• Fall of Mankind

Genesis 3:22 NKJV

Note three unique times ELOHIM is used in Genesis:

• Creation of Mankind

• Fall of Mankind

• Scattering of Mankind

Genesis 11:1-9 NKJV

2. God (Elohim) is the Covenant maker and keeper.

I Kings 8:22-24 NKJV

2. God (Elohim) is the Covenant maker and keeper.

Two important points regarding covenants:

• God has the right to make them.

• God has the might to keep them.

Three important Biblical Covenants:

• Noahic Covenant

• Abrahamic Covenant

• New Covenant

Mark 14:22-26 NKJV

I Corinthians 11:23-26 NKJV

The Covenant maker will keep His promises regarding our…

1. Kinship

John 10:28-29 NKJV

The Covenant maker will keep His promises regarding our…

1. Kinship

2. Fellowship

I John 1:7-9 NKJV

The Covenant maker will keep His promises regarding our…

1. Kinship

2. Fellowship

3. Companionship

Hebrews 13:5-6 NKJV