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[DECEMBER 4 - 6, 2023]
Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church, Thomaston, GA THEME: Compound Names Of Jehovah (Yahweh Or LORD) The primary meaning of the name LORD (Jehovah) is "the self-existent One." Literally (as in Exodus 3:14), "He that is who He is, therefore the eternal I AM." But Havah, from which Jehovah, or Yahweh, is formed, signifies also "to become," that is, to become known, thus pointing to a continuous and increasing self-revelation. Combining these meanings of Havah, we arrive at the meaning of the name Jehovah. He is "the self-existent One who reveals Himself." The name is, in itself, an advance upon the name "God" (El, Elah, Elohim), which suggests certain attributes of Deity, such as strength, etc., rather than His essential being.
It is significant that the first appearance of the name Jehovah in Scripture follows the creation of man. It was God (Elohim) who said, "Let us make man in our image" (Gen. 1:26); but when man, as in the second chapter of Genesis, is to fill the scene and become dominant over creation, it is the LORD God (Jehovah Elohim) who acts. This clearly indicates a special relation of Deity, in His Jehovah character, to man, and all Scripture emphasizes this. LORD God (Heb, Jehovah Elohim) is the first of the compound names of Deity. LORD God is used distinctively: (1) of the relation of Deity to man'{a) as Creator (Gen. 2:7-15); (b) as morally in authority over man (Gen. 2:16-17); (c) as creating and governing the earthly relationships of man (Gen. 2:18-24; 3:16-19, 22-24); and (d) as redeeming man (Gen. 3:8-15, 21); (2) of the relation of Deity to Israel (Gen. 24:7; 28:13; Exo. 3:18; 4:5; 5:1; 7:6, etc.; Deut. 1:11, 21; 4:1; 6:3; 12:1, etc.; Josh. 7:13, 19, 20; 10:40, 42; Jdg. 2:12; 1 Sam. 2:30; 1 Ki. 1:48; 2 Ki. 9:6; 10:31; 1 Chr. 22:19; 2 Chr. 1:9; Ezra 1:3; Isa. 21:17). Jehovah is distinctly the redemption name of Deity. When sin entered and redemption became necessary, it was Jehovah Elohim who sought the sinning ones (Gen. 3:9-13) and clothed them with "coats of skins" (Gen. 3:21), a beautiful type of a righteousness provided by the LORD God through sacrifice (Rom. 3:21-22). The first distinct revelation of Himself by His name Jehovah was in connection with the redemption of the covenant people out of Egypt (Exo. 3:13-17). |
Monday, December 4, 2023 [3:00 p.m.] Jehovah – “I AM THAT I AM” (Elder Kurt Bacon) [4:00 p.m.] Jehovah Jireh –“the LORD will provide” (Elder Lee Price) Tuesday, December 5, 2023 [9:00 a.m.] Jehovah Rapha – "the LORD that healeth" (Elder Ben Nessmith) [10:00 a.m.] Jehovah Nissi – "the LORD our banner" (Elder Greg Phillips) [1:00 p.m.] Jehovah Shalom – "the LORD our peace" (Elder Mike McGrady) [2:00 p.m.] Jehovah Raah – "the LORD my shepherd" (Elder Jim Bowen) Wednesday, December 6, 2023 [9:00 a.m.] Jehovah Tsidkenu – "the LORD our righteousness" (Elder Lee Chambers) [10:00 a.m.] Jehovah Shammah – "the LORD is present" (Elder Matt Yawn) |
Jehovah is distinctly the redemption name of Deity. When sin entered and redemption became necessary, it was Jehovah Elohim who sought the sinning ones (Gen. 3:9-13) and clothed them with "coats of skins" (Gen. 3:21), a beautiful type of a righteousness provided by the LORD God through sacrifice (Rom. 3:21-22). The first distinct revelation of Himself by His name Jehovah was in connection
with the redemption of the covenant people out of Egypt (Exo. 3:13-17).
As Redeemer, emphasis is laid upon those attributes of Jehovah which the sin and salvation of man bring into exercise. These are: (a) His holiness (Lev. 11:44-45; 19:1-2; 20:26; Hab. 1:12-13); (b) His hatred and judgment of sin (Deut. 32:35-42; Gen. 6:5-7; Psa. 1:4-6; 66:18; Exo. 34:6-7); (c) His love for and redemption of sinners, but always righteously (Gen. 3:21; 8:20-21; Exo. 12:12-13; Lev. 16:2-3; Isa. 53:5-6, 10). Salvation by Jehovah apart from sacrifice is unknown to Scripture. LORD (Jehovah) is also the distinctive name of Deity as in covenant with Israel (Exo. 19:3; 20:1-2; Jer. 31:31-34).
In His redemptive relation to man, Jehovah has seven compound names which reveal Him as meeting every need of man from his lost state to the end. These compound names are:
1. Jehovah Jireh, "the LORD will provide" (Genesis 22:13, 14), i. e. will provide a sacrifice.
2. Jehovah Rapha, "the LORD that healeth" (Exodus 15:26). That this refers to physical healing the
context shows but the deeper healing of soul malady is implied.
3. Jehovah Nissi, "the LORD 'our banner" (Exodus 17:8-15). The name is interpreted by the context. The
enemy was Amalek, a type of the flesh, and the conflict that day stands for the conflict of Gal. 5:17 - the
war of the Spirit against the flesh. Victory was wholly due to divine help.
4. Jehovah-Shalom, "the LORD our peace," or "the LORD send peace" (Judges 6:24). Almost the whole ministry of Jehovah finds expression and illustration in that chapter. Jehovah hates and judges sin (Jdg. 6:1-5); Jehovah loves and saves sinners (Jdg. 6:7-18), but only through sacrifice (Jdg. 6:19-21) (see also Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:14; Col. 1:20).
5. Jehovah raah, "the LORD my shepherd" (Psalm 23). In Psalm 22 Jehovah makes peace by the blood of the cross; in Psalm 23 Jehovah is shepherding His own who are in the world.
6. Jehovah tsidkenu, "the LORD our righteousness" (Jeremiah 23:6). This signifies that the Messiah would be our righteousness. “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).
7. Jehovah Shammah, "the LORD is present" (Ezekiel 48:35). This name signifies Jehovah's abiding presence with His people (see Exo. 33:14-15; 1 Chr. 16:27, 33; Psa. 16:11; 97:5; Mat. 28:20; Heb. 13:5).
with the redemption of the covenant people out of Egypt (Exo. 3:13-17).
As Redeemer, emphasis is laid upon those attributes of Jehovah which the sin and salvation of man bring into exercise. These are: (a) His holiness (Lev. 11:44-45; 19:1-2; 20:26; Hab. 1:12-13); (b) His hatred and judgment of sin (Deut. 32:35-42; Gen. 6:5-7; Psa. 1:4-6; 66:18; Exo. 34:6-7); (c) His love for and redemption of sinners, but always righteously (Gen. 3:21; 8:20-21; Exo. 12:12-13; Lev. 16:2-3; Isa. 53:5-6, 10). Salvation by Jehovah apart from sacrifice is unknown to Scripture. LORD (Jehovah) is also the distinctive name of Deity as in covenant with Israel (Exo. 19:3; 20:1-2; Jer. 31:31-34).
In His redemptive relation to man, Jehovah has seven compound names which reveal Him as meeting every need of man from his lost state to the end. These compound names are:
1. Jehovah Jireh, "the LORD will provide" (Genesis 22:13, 14), i. e. will provide a sacrifice.
2. Jehovah Rapha, "the LORD that healeth" (Exodus 15:26). That this refers to physical healing the
context shows but the deeper healing of soul malady is implied.
3. Jehovah Nissi, "the LORD 'our banner" (Exodus 17:8-15). The name is interpreted by the context. The
enemy was Amalek, a type of the flesh, and the conflict that day stands for the conflict of Gal. 5:17 - the
war of the Spirit against the flesh. Victory was wholly due to divine help.
4. Jehovah-Shalom, "the LORD our peace," or "the LORD send peace" (Judges 6:24). Almost the whole ministry of Jehovah finds expression and illustration in that chapter. Jehovah hates and judges sin (Jdg. 6:1-5); Jehovah loves and saves sinners (Jdg. 6:7-18), but only through sacrifice (Jdg. 6:19-21) (see also Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:14; Col. 1:20).
5. Jehovah raah, "the LORD my shepherd" (Psalm 23). In Psalm 22 Jehovah makes peace by the blood of the cross; in Psalm 23 Jehovah is shepherding His own who are in the world.
6. Jehovah tsidkenu, "the LORD our righteousness" (Jeremiah 23:6). This signifies that the Messiah would be our righteousness. “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).
7. Jehovah Shammah, "the LORD is present" (Ezekiel 48:35). This name signifies Jehovah's abiding presence with His people (see Exo. 33:14-15; 1 Chr. 16:27, 33; Psa. 16:11; 97:5; Mat. 28:20; Heb. 13:5).