1. GOD OF MY FOREVER Cecil Ang Sun 14 Dec 2008

2. World Events in 2008 Political Changes/Uncertainties Mumbai Terrorist attacks Cyclone Nargis Sichuan Earthquake Food & fuel hike Financial meltdown

3. Our Changing World Technological advances Increased calamities Increased sicknesses/wickedness Changing values & morality There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. Luke 21:11 (NIV)

4. Our Unchanging God For I am the LORD, I do not change… Mal 3:6 (NKJV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Heb 13:8 (NKJV) … who is, and who was, and who is to come … Rev 1:8 (NIV)

5. Whats in a name? God also said to Moses, I am the LORD. I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them. Ex 6:2-3 (NIV) God also said to Moses, Say to the Israelites, 'The LORD, the God of your fathersthe God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacobhas sent me to you.' This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation. Ex 3:15 (NIV)

6. Whats in a name? Tetragrammaton JHVH or YHWH Jehovah/Yahweh Unpronounceable sacred name Gods own personal, distinct and redemptive name And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Ps 9:10 (NKJV)

7. Psalm 23 (NKJV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His names sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

8. Jehovah-Raah (Ps 23:1) The LORD my Shepherd The LORD is my Shepherd, and that's all I want I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 (NIV) Is Jesus the shepherd or leader of your life?

9. Jehovah-Jireh (Gen 22:14) The LORD will provide I shall not want He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 Jn 2:2 (NIV) And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19 (NIV)

10. Jehovah-Jireh (Gen 22:14) Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Tim 6:17 (NIV)

11. Jehovah-Shalom (Judg 6:24) The LORD our peace He leads me beside the still waters Peace with God and peace of God But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility… Eph 2:13-14 (NIV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Jn 14:27 (NIV)

12. Jehovah-Rapha (Ex 15:26) The LORD that heals He restores my soul The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. Luke 4:18-19 (NIV) Spirit: Separation from God (spiritual) Body: Sicknesses & infirmities (physical) Soul: Hurts and grief (emotional)

13. Jehovah-Tsidkenu (Jer 23:6) The LORD our righteousness He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His names sake Right standing before God It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from Godthat is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 1 Cor 1:30 (NIV)

14. Jehovah-Immeka (Judg 6:12) The LORD who is with me Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me … and lo, I am with you always … Mt 28:20 (NKJV) Immanuel: God with us

15. Jehovah-Nissi (Ex 17:15) The LORD my banner You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious. Is 11:10 (NIV) Battle between the Spirit and Satan (flesh/worldly influences)

16. Jehovah-Mekaddishkem (Ex 31:13) The LORD who sanctifies You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. Heb 13:12 (NKJV) Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Ac 2:33 (NIV) Jesus, our Baptizer with the Holy Spirit

17. Jehovah-Melech 'Olam (Ps10:16) The LORD King forever Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever The LORD is King forever and forever. Those who follow other gods shall be swept from his land. Ps 10:16 (TLB)

18. Confess His Name Jehovah – I will be all that I will be Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus … Heb 3:1 (NKJV) And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Ac 2:21 (NIV)