The Names of God: Elohim
The most foundational name of God in all the Bible is Elohim, the all-powerful Creator. If our God is truly the all-powerful Elohim, then He created you on purpose and called you into His family.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- Prior to today’s message, what thoughts had you given to the notion that names in the Bible have meaning?
- Do you know of someone or some place that has a name with particular meaning? What is that meaning and what is the significance to you?
- How do you feel about your own name? Does it have any particular meaning that you value?
- Discuss the meaning of Elohim and why it is significant that it is found 32 times in the 31 verses of Genesis 1.
- Discuss the implications of the name Elohim, the All-Powerful Creator. Which of the four finds the greatest significance with you and why?
- He Created Even You
- He Chose You for His Family
- He Saw Your End from the Beginning
- He Is Worthy of Your Trust
- Knowing that our God is Elohim, what is your greatest challenging in trusting Him?