Jenny L. Hassell
The Different Names for God in the Bible
The Different Names for God in the Bible Wait…. LORD in all caps actually means something! When you read LORD in all caps, the underlying Hebrew is YHWH, which scholars commonly vocalize as Yahweh. Name Meaning Scripture LORD God’s covenant name revealed to Moses (YHWH) Exodus 3:14–15 Lord Master and ruler Psalm 8:1 God The … Read more
Titles of Jesus in the New Testament
Titles of Jesus in the New Testament This man had many names. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is described with many titles that reveal who He is and what He came to do. Title Meaning Scripture Messiah / Christ The Anointed One promised in the Old Testament John 4:25–26 Son of God Declares Jesus’ divine … Read more
The “I Am” Statements
The “I Am” Statements of Jesus The “I Am” statements appear only in the Gospel of John and reveal how Jesus described His identity and mission. Each statement uses the phrase “I Am,” echoing the divine name God revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. Statement Scripture Context I Am the Bread of Life John 6:35 … Read more
Field Notes: Stephen
What do you do when everyone around you is nodding along with something you know good and well is not true? Speaking up will make the whole room turn on you. Do you have the courage to speak up? Stephen stood before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem accused of blasphemy, surrounded by leaders who had already … Read more
Field Notes: Paul
Saul of Tarsus thought he was doing God’s work. He hunted Christians, dragged them out of their homes, and approved gleefully when the were put to death. Then on the road to Damascus, everything changed. A blinding light stunned him and the voice of Jesus confronted him directly. The man who once tried to destroy … Read more
Field Notes: Widow in Zarephath
A widow in Zarephath had almost nothing left. All she had for her and her son was enough for one last meal before the food ran out. A handful of flour and a little oil was all that was left. Then Elijah appeared at her door and asked her to feed him first. It was … Read more
Field Notes: Abigail
Sometimes peace is the harder choice. Abigail heard that David was coming with four hundred men. Her husband, Nabal, had insulted him, and now violence was imminent. She could have turned her back to the threat, but instead, she acted quickly. Abigail gathered food, rode out to meet David, and spoke with wisdom and humility … Read more