July, 2012 (9)
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Yahweh Yireh
Abraham knew that God's name was Yahweh, the One who Is. But could he trust Yahweh when Yahweh himself seemed to have abandoned his plan? Abraham learned that he could always trust Yahweh to provide.
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Great expectations (12:49-)
Jesus knew that the earth must be cleansed with fire; he must face a baptism of suffering; his people must endure conflict. Why could others not see the signs of the times?
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Yahweh: I am who I am
For many years the Israelites had worshipped the gods of Egypt. Had God's love to them burned itself out with the passing of time? How could it? His name is Yahweh: the God who never changes.
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Yahweh: the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Steve
Yahweh, the God of Abraham and Isaac appeared to Jacob in the wilderness. From that day, Jacob knew that he wanted Yahweh to be his God too. Yahweh still reveals himself to his chosen people today.