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- Who Is the Writer? This is one of the first Bible study questions you should ask when studying any book of the Bible. Who wrote this? While it seems straightforward enough, especially with books where the author’s name is used for the title (like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), you’ll soon find that there’s a lot more to learn.
- Who Is the Original Audience? Once you’ve explored who the author is or might be, the next logical Bible study questions are about the audience. To whom is the author speaking, in the original work?
- What Is the Historical Context? Knowing who, what, when, where, and why events happened in history are important Bible study questions because they provide the backdrop of the Biblical story.
- What Is the Cultural Context? Bible study questions about cultural context are also important to ask because the people who wrote the Bible had different languages, lifestyles, and social norms than we do.
Jesus Demonstrates His Authority. A. The authority of Jesus in the life of the Gadarene demoniac. 1. ( Mark 5:1-8) The description of the demon-possessed man. Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit ...
Bible Study Questions. 1. How does the shepherd's role in verse 1-2 relate to your understanding of God? 2. How do you relate the phrase "I shall not want" to your own life? 3. How does God lead you to "green pastures" and "quiet waters" in your life? 4.
- Yahweh: Lord
- Yahweh Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
- Yahweh Nissi: The Lord Is My Banner
- Yahweh Rapha: The Lord Who Heals
- Yahweh Shamma: The Lord Is There
- Yahweh ROI: The Lord Is My Shepherd
- Yahweh Tsidkenu: The Lord Our Righteousness
- Yahweh Shalom: The Lord Is Peace
- Yahweh Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts Or The Lord Almighty
- Elohim
YHWH, often pronounced Yahweh, is the most frequently used name of God in the Old Testament, and it is commonly translated as LORD, with all capitals.3Mark Driscoll said this about the name: In the Old Testament the most sacred name for God is Yahweh. Yahweh is a distinctly proper name for the God of the Bible. Because it is sacred, it is never use...
In Genesis 22, God commands Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. However, when it was time to offer Isaac to the Lord, God provided a ram in the thicket. Genesis 22:14 shows Abraham’s response, “So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided” (emphasis mine). Abraham ...
The name Yahweh Nissi is given in the context of warfare. The Amalekites and Israel were at war and as long as Moses had his hands raised, they were winning. Moses’s hands being raised seemed to represent his prayers and, therefore, dependence upon the God of Israel. Philip Ryken said this: The Israelites generally stood when they prayed, lifting t...
Yahweh Rapha is a name used of God by Israel while they were in the wilderness. While journeying, they encountered bitter water at a place called Marah (Ex 15:23). However, God told Moses to throw wood into the water, and as the wood entered the water, it would heal the water. After this, God told Israel if they obeyed him he would be their healer....
Yahweh Shamma is the name given to the New Jerusalem, a future city that was prophesied by Ezekiel through a vision. This name speaks of God’s special presence with the people of God. Look at what Ezekiel shares in his vision. “The distance all around will be 18,000 cubits. ‘And the name of the city from that time on will be: THE LORD IS THERE (emp...
Yahweh Roi is the name that David uses of God in Psalm 23. He says, “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not be in want” (Psalm 23:1). We can be sure that as David was caring for his sheep, feeding them, and protecting them, this allowed David’s mind to think about how God did the same for him. Similarly, the Lord is our Shepherd and we shall not want...
Yahweh Tsidkenu was the name given by God in the book of Jeremiah for the Messiah. It means “The Lord Our Righteousness.” The character of the Messiah that Israel was waiting for was righteousness. He would gather Israel from all the lands of the earth and he would rule over them. He would be a righteous shepherd and they would call him, “The Lord ...
Yahweh Shalom is the name given by Gideon to the Lord. In the context, Gideon sees the Angel of the Lord and cries out that he would die, but the angel said, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die” (Judges 6:23). Listen to the story in Judges 6:22–24: When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he exclaimed, “Ah, Sovereign L...
The name Yahweh Sabaoth pictures God as the ruler of the angels, the armies of heaven. We see this image throughout the Scripture. Look at what the Sons of Korah said in Psalm 46:7 (KJV): “The LORD of hostsis with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah” (emphasis mine). The phrase “Lord of hosts” pictures God as a warrior and one who fights for ...
Elohim is a general name translated “God” in the Bible. It is the second most used name of God in the Old Testament. The word “El” comes from a root that means strong or power, and therefore, has the connotation of “Strong One” or “Mighty Leader.”9 Because Elohim’s root means power or might, the name will commonly be used in verses that demonstrate...
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Jezreel was a city in the plain, or valley, of Esdraelon. The area surrounding the city was also called the Valley of Jezreel. The word Jezreel comes from two Hebrew root words meaning “to sow” and “almighty.”. Put together, the two root words mean “God will sow.”. The Valley of Jezreel is a beautiful, broad plain ...
Bible Study Questions. 1. What does Abraham's hospitality towards the three visitors teach us about our attitude towards strangers? 2. How does Sarah's reaction to the promise of a son reflect our own reactions to seemingly impossible promises of God? 3. What does the Lord's response to Sarah's laughter reveal about His character?
