Bulletins - Curry's Chapel Church

Theme: Six Names of God That Reveal His Heart
SLIDE: Scripture
Psalm 9:10 NLT
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Yahweh, do not abandon those who search for you.
SLIDE: Title
INTRODUCTION — “Names Tell a Story”
Names matter. They carry identity, history, and meaning.
Parents spend time (sometimes months) choosing baby names. Some choose biblical names. Some choose family names. And some… well… some choose names that make you wonder if the parents were negotiating under duress.
(i.e.: Kandy K. Korn - all Ks - I’ll leave you to figure out the initials she had)
Joke: I once met a kid named “Chaos.” I said, “Is that your personality?” He said, “No, that’s what my parents were going through when they named me.”
Names tell a story. And in Scripture, God reveals His story — His character — through His names.
God doesn’t reveal His names because He’s trying to impress us. He reveals His names because He wants to be known.
Not admired from a distance. Not studied like a subject. Not treated like a cosmic vending machine.
But Known.
And today we‘ll look at six names — or six windows into the heart of God.
Main Teaching
SLIDE: Heading
1. ELOHIM — אֱלֹהִים — “THE GOD WHO CREATES AND HOLDS ALL THINGS”
Genesis 1:1 — “In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth.”
Before God is Savior, Shepherd, or Father… He is Creator.
The Hebrew word אֱלֹהִים — Elohim is plural in form but singular in meaning — which here translates as “Godhead” — a hint of divine majesty, fullness, and power.
It’s the name that thunders across the cosmos.
Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH
Elohim speaks of:
Power — He creates by speaking.
Order — He brings structure out of chaos.
Purpose — Nothing is random.
Sovereignty — Nothing is outside His rule.
The universe is not an accident. You are not an accident.
ILLUSTRATION:
In The Lego Universe
Kids build Lego worlds with imagination and control. But step on one at 2 a.m., and you’ll discover new levels of sanctification.
Joke: If God can create the universe out of nothing, He can probably help you find your phone when it’s “definitely lost forever”… and then turns out to be in your hand.
APPLICATION
If Elohim created galaxies with a word, He can handle your Monday.
If Elohim brings order out of chaos, He can bring order to your heart.
If Elohim holds the universe together, He can hold you together too.
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2. YAHWEH — יְהוָה — “THE GOD WHO IS PRESENT”
Exodus 3:14 — “I AM WHO I AM.” (or in Hebrew Yahweh)
When Moses meets God at the burning bush, God reveals His personal name: יְהוָה — Yahweh.
This is not a title. This is God saying, “This is who I am.”
Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH
Yahweh means:
I AM — the self‑existent One
I AM HERE — the present One
I AM WITH YOU — the faithful One
I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE — the covenant‑keeping One
This is the God who steps into human history, into human suffering, into human fear.
ILLUSTRATION:
This started as a Moses’ Ordinary Day
Moses wasn’t looking for God. He was looking for sheep.
He wasn’t fasting. He wasn’t praying. He wasn’t at a retreat.
He was at work.
And Yahweh showed up.
Joke: Moses asked God, “What’s Your name?” God said, “I AM.” Moses said, “I am… confused.” God said, “Perfect. Now we’re on the same page.”
APPLICATION
When you feel alone — Yahweh is with you. When you feel forgotten — Yahweh sees you. When you feel overwhelmed — Yahweh sustains you.
He is the God who shows up in burning bushes… and in ordinary Tuesdays.
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3. ADONAI — אֲדֹנָי — “THE LORD, THE MASTER”
Psalm 16:2 — “You are my Adonai; apart from You I have no good thing.” אֲדֹנָי — Adonai means Master, Lord, the One in charge.
This is the name that confronts our desire to be our own boss.
Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH
Adonai speaks of:
Authority — He has the right to lead.
Wisdom — He knows the best path.
Ownership — Our lives belong to Him.
Protection — His leadership is for our good.
ILLUSTRATION:
A GPS That Knows Better
We argue with our GPS like it’s a person. It says, “Turn right.” We say, “You don’t know my shortcuts.”
Five minutes later, we’re in a cornfield.
Joke: If God is your GPS, stop hitting “recalculate.” He’s not confused — you are.
APPLICATION
Calling God “Adonai” means:
I trust Your leadership.
I surrender my plans.
I follow even when I don’t understand.
Adonai is not a tyrant. He is a Shepherd‑King.
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4. EL SHADDAI — אֵל שַׁדַּי — “THE GOD WHO IS MORE THAN ENOUGH”
Genesis 17:1 — “I am El Shaddai; walk before Me and be blameless.” אֵל שַׁדַּי — El Shaddai means the All‑Sufficient One.
This is the name God uses when Abraham feels empty, old, tired, and out of options.
THEOLOGICAL DEPTH
El Shaddai speaks of:
Provision — He supplies what we lack.
Strength — He empowers the weak.
Nurture — He cares like a mother and protects like a father.
Abundance — He is never drained, never depleted.
ILLUSTRATION:
The Bottomless Cup
Some restaurants offer bottomless coffee. No matter how many refills you need, they keep pouring.
El Shaddai is the God of spiritual refills.
Joke: If God offered spiritual refills like coffee, some of us would be walking around with a giant mug saying, “Just leave the pot.”
APPLICATION
When you feel empty — He fills. When you feel weak — He strengthens. When you feel inadequate — He is enough.
El Shaddai meets you where your resources end.
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5. JEHOVAH‑JIREH — יְהוָה יִרְאֶה — “THE LORD WHO PROVIDES”
Genesis 22:14 — “The Jehovah‑Jireh will provide.”
On Mount Moriah, God reveals Himself as the God who sees ahead and provides. יְהוָה יִרְאֶה — Jehovah‑Jireh,
In case you do not recall Genesis 22::1-4
In this passage, God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac—the very child through whom God had promised descendants as numerous as the stars. Abraham, though surely filled with grief and confusion, obeys immediately, setting out for the mountain God would show him. At the last moment, God stops him and provides a ram as a substitute for Isaac. This act not only affirms Abraham’s faith but also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, who died in our place.
Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH
Jehovah‑Jireh means:
God sees — your need, your fear, your future.
God provides — not early, not late, but right on time.
God substitutes — He provides the ram in place of Isaac.
God foreshadows — pointing to Jesus, the Lamb of God.
ILLUSTRATION:
The Last-Minute Rescue
Think of the times God provided at the last second:
- The bill got paid.
- The job came through.
- The doctor called with better news.
- The friend showed up when you needed them most.
Joke: Isaac probably said afterward, “Dad, next time we go hiking… let’s bring our own sacrifice.”
APPLICATION
You may not see the ram yet… but Jehovah‑Jireh sees ahead.
He is already in your tomorrow.
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6. JEHOVAH‑RAPHA — יְהוָה רֹפְאֶךָ — “THE LORD WHO HEALS”
Exodus 15:26 — “I am the Jehovah‑Rapha who heals you.”
God reveals Himself as the God who heals physically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. יְהוָה רֹפְאֶךָ — Jehovah‑Rapha,
In case you do not recall Exodus 15:26
The passage presents a profound declaration from God that emphasizes His role as a healer and protector. This verse is part of a larger narrative where the Israelites, after their miraculous escape from Egypt, are learning to trust in God's provision and care.
Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH
Rapha means:
To mend
To restore
To make whole
To repair what is broken
God doesn’t just heal symptoms. He heals the root.
ILLUSTRATION:
The Broken Vase
A child tries to fix a broken vase with glue. It’s crooked, sticky, and missing pieces.
Then the parent steps in and restores it.
Joke: If God can heal Naaman with a muddy river bath, He can handle your issues without needing essential oils.
APPLICATION
Where do you need healing?
A wound from your past?
A relationship that’s strained?
A heart that’s tired?
A body that’s hurting?
A mind that’s anxious?
Jehovah‑Rapha meets you there.
SLIDE: Heading
CONCLUSION — “The God Who Knows Your Name”
We’ve seen six names:
Elohim — Creator — אֱלֹהִים
Yahweh — Present — יְהוָה
Adonai — Master — אֲדֹנָי
El Shaddai — More than enough — אֵל שַׁדַּי
Jehovah‑Jireh — Provider — יְהוָה יִרְאֶה
Jehovah‑Rapha — Healer — יְהוָה רֹפְאֶךָ
He Knows Your Name
But the God who reveals His names also knows your name.
He knows your story.
He knows your fears.
He knows your needs.
He knows your heart.
And He invites you to know Him.
SLIDE: Prayer
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, You are
Elohim — Creator — אֱלֹהִים
Yahweh — Present — יְהוָה
Adonai — Master — אֲדֹנָי
El Shaddai — More than enough — אֵל שַׁדַּי
Jehovah‑Jireh — Provider — יְהוָה יִרְאֶה
Jehovah‑Rapha — Healer — יְהוָה רֹפְאֶךָ
Reveal Yourself to us.
Heal us, lead us, provide for us, and hold us close.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
- - Psalm 9:10NKJV

INTRODUCTION — “Names Tell a Story”

Main Teaching

1. ELOHIM — אֱלֹהִים — “THE GOD WHO CREATES AND HOLDS ALL THINGS”

Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH

APPLICATION

2. YAHWEH — יְהוָה — “THE GOD WHO IS PRESENT”

Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH

APPLICATION

3. ADONAI — אֲדֹנָי — “THE LORD, THE MASTER”

Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH

APPLICATION

4. EL SHADDAI — אֵל שַׁדַּי — “THE GOD WHO IS MORE THAN ENOUGH”

THEOLOGICAL DEPTH

APPLICATION

5. JEHOVAH‑JIREH — יְהוָה יִרְאֶה — “THE LORD WHO PROVIDES”

Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH

APPLICATION

6. JEHOVAH‑RAPHA — יְהוָה רֹפְאֶךָ — “THE LORD WHO HEALS”

Let’s take a look at the THEOLOGICAL DEPTH

APPLICATION

CONCLUSION — “The God Who Knows Your Name”

He Knows Your Name

CLOSING PRAYER

Psalm 9:10NKJV