By He Reads Truth
Scripture Reading: Genesis 17:1-8, Exodus 6:2-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Revelation 11:16-19
In this reading plan, we are learning more about God by studying the names given to Him in Scripture. Each day, you’ll come here to read the description of the name we’re studying today and a brief explanation of how God’s character is seen through His name. (Remember that because the Bible was originally written in Hebrew and Greek, some of God’s names are written in the English form of His name from their original language.) You can then head to today’s passages to see how this name functions in Scripture.
GOD ALMIGHTY: God’s power over all things
El Shadday, or “God Almighty,” is a name God used to describe Himself throughout the Old Testament. He appeared to Abraham in Genesis 17 with the greeting, “I am God Almighty.” Then God made a covenant with Abraham, promising to make him the father of a great nation, even though Abraham was old and his wife was unable to have children. God offered His name, God Almighty, as the guarantee of this improbable promise. Bound up in God’s covenant promise to Abraham is the Lord’s proclamation of His power.
The name God Almighty also appears frequently in the book of Job to emphasize God’s power over all things. El Shadday is a powerful, awe-inspiring name for our God.
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