JEHOVAH-JIREH (THE LORD WILL PROVIDE, OR THE LORD WHO PROVIDES)
TEXT: GEN 22:8-14.
INTRODUCTION
We now come to another very important Name of God which, in Redemption terminology, encompasses the Merciful and Benevolent acts of God to humanity, and hence, motivates us to fully trusts in Him implicitly, and without any reservations whatsoever.
The foundation of our faith in God is laid on this Name. It is the basis of the dynamic interplay between divinity and humanity, thus laying the foundation of faith, without which, it is impossible to please God. (Heb. 11:6).
GENESIS OF OF THE NAME JEHOVAH JIREH
Jehovah Jireh is the name that Abraham called God and he also assigned it to the site where God told him to sacrifice his son, Isaac as a burnt offering. If you recall the story, this was God’s way of testing Abraham’s faith and obedience.
When Abraham raised the knife to take his son Isaac’s life, God stopped him. Abraham then noticed a ram…
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