Congregation Bible study (30 mins): lff lesson 04.
1. What is God's name, and how do we know that he wants us to know his name?
Through the Bible, God introduces himself: “I am Jehovah. Jehovah wants us to know his name. Because he made sure his name appeared in the Bible over 7,000 times.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
He himself tells us in the Bible what his name is. In Isaiah 42: 8: he Says: “I am Jehovah, that is my name”. And Jehovah is the translation of a Hebrew name meaning "He causes to come to be."
And we know you want us to know your name because you made sure it appeared in the Bible more than 7,000 times. So, if it appears so many times, it is because it wants us to know it and use it.
2. What does the Bible tell us about Jehovah?
The Bible says that of all the gods that humans worship, the only true God is Jehovah. Jehovah is the ultimate authority, “the Most High over all the earth.” He is “the Almighty”, and that means that he has the power to do whatever he wants.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
It tells us that he is the only true God. In Psalm 83:18 he says that Jehovah alone "is the highest over all the earth." That is, he is the highest authority and the Almighty.
He also tells us that he is the creator of all things. This is mentioned in Revelation 4:11, where he says that through Jehovah "all things came into being and were created." Furthermore, Jehovah has no beginning or end, he has always existed and always will exist.
3. God has many titles, but only one name
Questions after the video, "Many titles, but one name":
What is the difference between a name and a title, such as sir?
For example, God has different titles, such as Lord, Creator, the Almighty. But he also has a name that distinguishes him, it is Jehovah.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The difference is that a title can refer to a function or a characteristic of a person. For example, a man can be a husband, father and architect at the same time. However, his name is unique. In the same way, God can be called "lord", but his exclusive name is Jehovah and that differentiates him from all others.
The Bible says that people worship many gods and lords. Read Psalm 136:1-3 and discuss the following:
Who is the "God of gods" and the "Lord of lords"?
Give thanks to Jehovah because he is good; his loyal love lasts forever.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
These expressions refer to Jehovah. Because of his loyal love, he differs from others who are considered gods by people. Jehovah is the supreme being and the only one who can receive these titles.
4. Jehovah wants you to know his name and use it
How do we know that Jehovah wants you to know his name? Watch the VIDEO and talk about the following:
Because Jehovah made sure that his name appeared in the Bible more than 7,000 times.
Why do you think Jehovah wants his name to be known?
Because he wants us to get closer to him and get to know him.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Because if God saw to it that his name was recorded some 7,000 times in the Bible, then clearly he wants us to know that name and use it.
Jehovah wants people to use his name. Read Romans 10:13 and discuss the following:
Why is it so important to use God's name, Jehovah?
Because if we call on the name of Jehovah we will be saved.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Because, as we have read, if we call on his name we will obtain salvation. Furthermore, we know that when Jesus was on earth he made him known and taught his disciples to pray for his sanctification. So it is clear that it is very important to use it.
And an interesting detail is that the verse says "call." In the Bible, the Phrase «call on the name of Jehovah». It involves more than just knowing the name of it and using it. It also implies trusting in God and going to him for his help.
How do you feel when someone calls you by your name?
Good, because I feel that they know me and have respect for me.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We feel that this person knows us and that surely we have shared moments together. By calling us by our name we feel that that person appreciates us and is interested in us.
How do you think Jehovah feels when you use his name?
It feels good that we use his name, he wanted us to get to know him and be able to use his name and talk to him.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Jehovah is happy and proud that his people bear the name "Jehovah's Witnesses." If we use his name and sanctify it, Jehovah will regard us as his friend and bless us.
5. Jehovah wants you to be his friend
Questions after the video, “My search for the true God”:
According to the video, how did knowing the name of God influence Soten?
He helped her a lot to be able to pass the difficult tests that she was going through, she was able to talk to Jehovah to help her and he listened to her.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The sister remembers that when she learned the name of God, it was engraved in her heart. And, although she was not able to study with Jehovah's Witnesses at first, she says that from that moment on she began to use Jehovah's name in her prayers.
The sister also says that she learns that she has a heavenly father who cared for her, it is the best thing that has happened in her life. She encouraged her to get to know him better and get closer to him.
In general, to be friends with someone, you first have to know their name. Read James 4:8a and discuss the following:
What would Jehovah like you to do?
He wants us to cleanse ourselves of our sins and purify our hearts.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
He wants us to get to know him, get closer to him, and do the things he likes. And in order to be friends with Jehovah, we must read the Bible every day and meditate on it.
Do you think knowing and using God's name can help you draw closer to him? Why?
Yes, because that way we will learn that he will always be with us and we can count on him at any time.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Of course, it brings us closer to Jehovah, because knowing him and knowing what he likes and what he does not like, will help us to act according to Jehovah's way of thinking. And this in turn will cause us to have a close relationship with God and he will consider us his friends. Furthermore, Jehovah has promised us that if we draw close to him, he will also draw close to us.
WHAT SOME SAY: "Since there is only one God, it doesn't matter what we call him."
Do you believe that Jehovah is the name of God?
Yes, because Jehovah made sure that his name appeared in the Bible more than 7,000 times.
How would you explain to others that God wants us to use his name?
I would explain to him that God wants to help us and for that they have to know his name and talk to him.
Review
What makes Jehovah different from all the other gods that people worship?
That Jehovah is unique and his name appears in the Bible more than 7,000 times.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The most obvious difference is that Jehovah is the only true God. He is the Almighty, the creator of all things, and the only one who has always existed and always will exist.
Why should we use God's name?
Because that way he will feel happy because he wanted us to know his name and use it.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We must use it because he himself has made it known in the Bible. In fact, his name appears over 7,000 times in scripture. So it stands to reason that Jehovah wants us to use it.
Does Jehovah want you to be his friend? How does he know?
Yes, he wants to help us, he will never leave us, he will always be there when we need him most.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We know that Jehovah wants us to be his friends because he has left us his word in the Bible so that we can get to know him and have a close relationship with him. We also know that he wants to be our friend because he invites us to draw close to him as we saw in James 4:8.
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