SERIES: THE NAMES OF GOD

NOTE: This sermon is part 1, 2 and 3 of a 3 part sermon series. Three sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 1: Elohim - God
Series: The Names Of God
Jill Briscoe

I. The Beginning. Genesis 1:1, John 1:1

II. Problem-"Formless, Void, Darkness."

III. Elohim at Work and Rest.

A. "Elohim said," separated, and called.
1. Light from darkness.

2. Water from water.

3. Land from water.

B. "Elohim said" and brought forth.

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Part 2: Adonai - Lord, Master
Series: The Names Of God
Jill Briscoe

I. Background.

A. Genesis 12-"Go forth."
Genesis 13-Lot and Abraham split.
Genesis 14-"four kings against five" (four win). v. 9
1. Abraham rescues Lot with 318 men.

B. God Most High ~ El Elyon.
1. Genesis 14:18-22-encounter with the King of Salem.

2. Possessor of heaven and earth.

3. Deliverer.

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Part 3: Jehovah Jireh - The Lord Will Provide
Series: The Names Of God
Jill Briscoe

"Most compound names come from a historic incident where God reveals Himself specifically." (Names of God, Nathan Stone, p. 57)

I. Background.

A. Genesis 17:15-19-"Sarai" changed to "Sarah" and Abraham laughs.
Genesis 18:9-15-3 guests and Sarah laughs.
Genesis 21:1-8-Isaac born.

B. Promised son.
1. Isaac-"he laughs."
"God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with [for] me." v. 6

2. Child of faith through whom will come many descendants.

II. The Test. Genesis 22:1-19