Bless His Holy Name
A study of the Old Testament Names of God
An Invitation to Study
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Do you know what the 5 most popular baby names were for boys and girls in 2006? Here they are: Andrew, Tyler, Nicholas, Zachary and Benjamin for the boys and Sophia, Morgan, Lauren, Olivia and Isabella for the girls. None of those names were even on the possibility list in the 1930’s. In fact, there was very little change during that era in the United States. Year after year it was Robert, James, John, William and Richard and Mary, Betty, Shirley, Barbara and Patricia. Here’s a surprise – among the top 5 names for twins currently is Faith and Hope. During the months of pregnancy for a young couple, there is very little that takes more communication and thought than the name of that baby.
In many cultures and traditions, the name of a baby represented hopes and dreams, personality traits or characteristics, or the preservation of a family name and its history. In Biblical times, the meaning of the child’s name was the most important consideration. At times, God intervened in the life of someone and gave him/her a new name that better represented who that person would become.
The names that are given to God in the Old Testament give us a very fascinating way to understand Him. In fact, His names are one of the important ways that He reveals to us Who He is and what He does. He wants us to know Him by His names and to live our lives so that His Name is honored and uplifted.
In this study you will be learning about many of these names.< Who knows what God might teach you about Himself and about yourself and other believers, as His namesake. We pray that your relationship to Yahweh, the Everlasting and Almighty God, will be strengthened and that, as His beloved child, you will more clearly reflect His character.
Sincerely, Marilyn Miller
©2006 by Marilyn Miller