Fusion: week of 4/3

FAMILY THEME: GOD IS LORD

Exodus 33:12  -  34:8

Names are an important part of the lives of those in Scripture.

Because God has revealed Himself to us by name, we can

know about Him and have a personal relationship with Him.

1.  We Can Understand the Characteristics of Old Testament

     Personalities Through Their Names

     (Genesis 17:5)

     God changed Abram's name to Abraham to reflect His

     promise to make Abraham the father of many nations.

 
2.  We Can Learn About God and His Character Through His

     Names

     (Genesis 1:1)

     The first verse in the Bible indicates that in the beginning

     God (Elohim) was, and was so powerful He created the

     universe.

 
3.  Recognizing God as LORD Reflects a Personal 

     Relationship with Him

     (Exodus 33:12  -  34:8)

     God's people knew Him by His personal name (YHWH),

     reflecting their relationship with Him and His covenant

     with them.