The Christian Doctrine of God: 5b The Redemptive Names of God in the OT.

Redemption means The Price Paid to Rescue someone from Bondage or Slavery.

God has Redeemed Israel from Egypt by the Blood of a lamb applied to the Door post and lintel. Exodus 12. He has redeemed them by the Blood of the Lamb of God slain at Calvary. He shall rescue them from the hand of the enemy during the Great Tribulation which is coming upon them.

We have looked at El and Elohim = the Strong and Mighty One. There is also El Elyon = The Exalted One. He is the Object of all reverence and worship. Then we looked at Adonay = Lord, the Owner and Master of all men

Divine Names which show His relationship of friendship, to us His creatures is El Shaddai = the God who is enough for every situation. He is the Source of all comfort and blessing for His people. God controls all the powers of nature and makes them serve His purposes.

The Most Revered Name for God for the Jews is Jehovah (YAHWEH). It origine and meaning are shown in Exodus 33: 14:15. It shows that God is always the same and is faithful to His Covenant. He will fulfill His promises. Jehovah of Hosts gives is the picture of Jehovah surround with Hosts of the Heavenly Angels in their myriads and myriads.

The Seven Redemptive Names of God in the OT.

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Psalm 23: 1 -- The Lord is  my shepherd; I shall not want.

1]  Jehovah-Raah is 'the Lord my shepherd'.  What is a shepherd, but someone who looks after and protects the flock?  God is always watching over us.

I Peter 2: 25 -- For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

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Psalm 23: 2 -- He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:  he leadeth me beside the still waters.

2]  Jehovah-Jireh is 'the Lord that sees and provides'.

The first mention of Jehovah-Jireh in the Bible is in Genesis:

Genesis 22: 14 -- And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh:  as it is said to  this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen.

God is still the Lord that sees and provides.

Philippians 4: 19 -- But [So] my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6: 31, 32, 33 -- Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat?  or, What shall we drink?  or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?  (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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Psalm 23: 3 -- He restoreth my soul:  he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

3]  Jehovah-Rapha is 'the Lord that heals', and restores our soul.

Exodus 15: 26 -- And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians:  for I am  the Lord that healeth thee.

In Exodus, none of the Israelites were stricken by the plagues that befell Egypt.  It is still God's will for us to enjoy good heath.

III John 2 -- Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

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4]  Jehovah-Tsidkenu is 'the Lord our righteousness'.

Jeremiah 23: 6 -- In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely:  and this is  his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Romans 3: 22 -- Even the righteousness of God which is  by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe:  for there is no difference:

Romans 3: 26 -- To declare, I say,  at this time his righteousness:  that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

Righteousness is one of our Five Sonship Rights (see related teaching).

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Psalms 23: 4 -- Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:  for thou art  with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5]  Jehovah-Shalom is 'the Lord my Peace'.  If we have peace, we will never fear any evil.

Judges 6: 23, 24 -- And the Lord said unto him, Peace be  unto thee; fear not:  thou shalt not die. Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord, and called it Jehovah-shalom:  unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

Jesus Christ brought the message of peace:

John 14: 27 -- Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you:  not as the world giveth, give I unto you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Today, God tells us in the epistle of Philippians:

Philippians 4: 6, 7 -- Be careful [anxious/distracted] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep [guard] your hearts and minds [thoughts] through [in] Christ Jesus.

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6]  Jehovah-Shammah is 'the Lord is Present' ('for thou art with me').

Ezekiel 48: 35 -- It was  round about eighteen thousand measures:  and the name of the city from that  day shall be,  The Lord is  there.

Today, God is always present with us, because we have His gift of holy spirit within us.  We could be in the most spiritually darkest place on earth, but God is with us.

Romans 8: 11 -- But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

Romans 8: 16 -- The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

We are born again of God's spirit, so we always have that spiritual connection with Him.

I Peter 1: 23 -- Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

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7]  Jehovah-Nissi is 'the Lord my Canopy'.  Just like the shepherd uses the rod and staff to protect his sheep from wolves and other dangers, a canopy is a covering, a protection for God's people.

Exodus 17: 15 -- And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi:

Because we believe God, he can deliver us and protect us today as well.

Romans 8: 31 -- What shall we then say to these things?  If God be  for us, who can be  against us?

Colossians 1: 13 -- Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us  into the kingdom of his dear Son:

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