WHO IS GOD, REALLY?

What if the name of God is not merely something we speak, but someone who is inviting us to know Him?

In this series, Known By His Name, we will discover that the names of God are more than ancient titles, theological ideas, or religious language. They are windows into His heart. From the very beginning, God has not remained distant, vague, or unknowable. He has revealed Himself so that His people would know His character, trust His promises, and receive His salvation. We will begin by seeing how names like Elohim, YHWH, and Adonai introduce us to the Creator, the covenant Lord, and the One worthy of our surrender. Then we will stand with Moses in Exodus 34 and hear God proclaim His own name as merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, forgiving sin, and perfectly just.

From there, we will walk through some of the beautiful names of God that speak directly into the places where life often feels fragile. When we feel weak, El Shaddai reveals the God who is more than enough. When everything keeps changing, El Olam reminds us that the Everlasting God remains faithful. When we cannot see the way forward, YHWH Jireh teaches us to trust the Lord who provides. When fear and anxiety rise, YHWH Shalom meets us with the peace only His presence can give.

We will also come to know YHWH Rohi, the Shepherd who leads, restores, protects, and stays near. We will lift our eyes to YHWH Sabaoth, the Lord of hosts, who reigns over every battle and every unseen force. And when life feels unstable, we will anchor our hearts in YHWH Tsuri, the Lord our Rock.

Each name reveals a God who is not only great, but near. Not only holy, but merciful. Not only powerful, but personal. And every name leads us to Jesus, the name above every name, where the fullness of God’s character, promises, and salvation are made known.