Definition El Shaddai This name of God is a combination of the word El, which means God, and Shaddai a Hebrew word that is usually translated as “Almighty.” (lexiconcordance.com) When combined we have the name “Almighty God.” The translation of Shaddai as “Almighty”, though, does not fully cover the complexity of the word. Traditionally the […]
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We have a location!
One of our barriers over the last 3 years has been not having a suitable location in Midtown and so we have been forced to offer only online courses. By “suitable” I mean a location that is:in decent enough shape to be approved by the state for holding classes andaffordable.I am excited to announce we […]
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Psalm 44 – Awake, O Lord!
Have you ever felt like God was sleeping while your life was in ruins? Have you ever felt like God was punishing you but you did not know why? In this second psalm by the Sons of Korah we see how the psalmist handled these feelings.
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Psalm 42-43 – His Song Is With Me
What a beautiful picture! “At night His song is with me.” Even when things appear dark around us, God places a song in our hearts. This psalm, as is so common in the book, reminds us that God is worthy of our trust no matter what struggles we may face.
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Names of God – El Roi
Definition El Roi This name of God is a combination of the word El, which means God, and Roi. Roi means”looking, seeing, sight.” (lexiconcordance.com) When combined we have the name “The God Who Sees.” El Roi occurs in Genesis 16:13 She gave this name to the LORD [YHWH] who spoke to her: “You are the […]
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Psalm 40 – Here I Am
Psalm 40 is a psalm of total dedication and petition. It is also quoted in the New Testament as a Messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus.
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Names of God – El Olam
Definition El Olam This name of God is a combination of the word El, which means God, and Olam. Olam means “long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world.” (lexiconcordance.com) When combined we have the name “The Eternal God.” El Olam occurs in Genesis 21:33: Abraham planted a tamarisk tree […]
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