What’s in a Name?

 Knowing God through His Name: What’s in a name?

Exodus 20:7 & Matthew 6:9

Q?  What is the big deal about his name?

        • His name says who he is and what he does!

Two Basic names for God:

        • EL

        • Yahweh

Q?  Why did God give us these names?

        • They are a gift of self-revelation

        • He wants us to remember who He is

        • These names are keys to our relationship with God

        • These names are key to our worship of God


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