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Saturday, December 21, 2024

The Names of God in Revelation

 Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
God x4
our God x4
the Spirit x4
the Lamb x3
God Almighty x2
his Messiah x2
Jesus x2


The List Without Repeats: 
a Lamb
Christ
Faithful and True
God
God Almighty
God and Father
God himself
God, who had control over the plagues
God, who lives for ever and ever
God, who was seated on the throne
he who sits on the throne
him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again
him who loves us and has freed us from our sings by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father
him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and the springs of water
him who was seated on it (a great white throne)
his Father
his Messiah
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End
I am the Alpha and the Omega, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty
I am the First and the Last
I am the Living One
I am the Root and Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star
I, Jesus
Jesus
Jesus Christ
king of kings and lord of lords
King of the nations
Lord
Lord God Almighty
Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was
Lord Jesus
my Father
my God
O Holy One, you who are and who were
our God
our Lord
our Lord and God
our Lord God Almighty
Sovereign Lord, holy and true
the God of heaven
the Lamb
the Lamb is its lamp
the Lamb who was slain
the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world
the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David
the living God
the Lord God
the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come
the Lord God who judges her (Babylon)
the Lord Jesus
the Lord of lords and King of kings
the Lord, the God who inspires the prophets
the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze
the Spirit
the Spirit of prophecy
the Word of God
their God
their shepherds

The Original List: 
Jesus Christ
I am the Living One
my Father
the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come
God
Jesus
the Spirit
the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze
God and Father
I am the First and the Last
my God
our Lord and God
our God
I am the Alpha and the Omega, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty
the Lord God
him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again
him who loves us and has freed us from our sings by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father
the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David
a Lamb
the Lamb who was slain
Sovereign Lord, holy and true
God
his Father
King of the nations
the God of heaven
the Spirit
our God
the Spirit
Lord
God, who lives for ever and ever
God Almighty
his Messiah
Lord God Almighty
O Holy One, you who are and who were
the Lamb
him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and the springs of water
the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world
the Lord of lords and King of kings
God, who had control over the plagues
God
the Lamb
the Spirit of prophecy
God Almighty
the Spirit
Lord Jesus
the Lord God who judges her (Babylon)
king of kings and lord of lords
the Lord Jesus
our God
Jesus
Faithful and True
Christ
the Lamb is its lamp
God, who was seated on the throne
him who was seated on it (a great white throne)
our Lord God Almighty
the Word of God
God himself
their God
I, jesus
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End
the Lord, the God who inspires the prophets
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End
I am the Root and Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star
the living God
their shepherds
the Lamb 
our Lord
our God
his Messiah
God
Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was
he who sits on the throne

Saturday, December 14, 2024

The Names of God in Jude

 Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
n/a (just 1 chapter)
The List Without Repeats: 
God
God the Father
him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ our Lord
Jesus Christ our only Sovereign Lord
our God
our Lord Jesus Christ
the Holy Spirit
the Lord
the Lord Jesus Christ
the only God our Savior
the Spirit
The Original List: 
Jesus Christ
the Lord
God the Father
our Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ our Lord
our God
the Lord Jesus Christ
the only God our Savior
God
the Spirit
the Holy Spirit
Jesus Christ our only Sovereign Lord
him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy

Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Names of God in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
God x4
the Father x3
his Son Jesus Christ x2
Jesus x2
Jesus Christ x2
Jesus is the Christ x2
the Son x2
the Son of God x2
the Spirit x2

The List Without Repeats: 
Christ
God
God is light
God is love
God the Father
He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
him who is from the beginning
his one and only Son
his Son
his Son Jesus Christ
his Spirit
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, the Father's Son
Jesus Christ, the Righteous One
Jesus is the Christ
Jesus is the Son of God
Jesus, his Son
the Father
the Holy One
the Name
the One who was born of God
the Savior of the world
the Son
the Son of God
the Spirit
the Spirit is the truth
the Spirit of God
the Spirit of truth
the Spirit who testifies
the truth God and eternal life
the Word of life

The Original List: 
the Word of life
him who is from the beginning
the Father
Jesus Christ, the Righteous One
his Son, Jesus Christ
the Holy One
the Spirit
God is light
God
Jesus is the Christ
Jesus, his Son
Jesus
the Son
the Son of God
He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
God
God is love
his Spirit
Jesus is the Christ
the Spirit of God
the Father
the Spirit who testifies
Jesus Christ
his one and only Son
the Spirit is the truth
Jesus
his Son
the Savior of the world
the Spirit
the Spirit of truth
Jesus is the Son of God
the Son of God
the One who was born of God
his Son Jesus Christ
the truth God and eternal life
God
Christ
God the Father
the Son
Jesus Christ, the Father's Son
the Father
Jesus Christ
God
the Name


Saturday, November 30, 2024

The Names of God in 1 & 2 Peter

  Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
Christ x3
God x3
Jesus Christ x3
God the Father x2
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ x2
our Lord Jesus Christ x2
the Lord x2

The List Without Repeats: 
a Father who judges each person's work impartially
Christ
Christ as Lord
Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect
God
God the Father
God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him
Him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light
him who is ready to judge the living and the dead
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand
Jesus our Lord
my son, whom I love
our God and Savior Jesus Christ
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
our Lord Jesus Christ
the Chief Shepherd
the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
the God of grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ
the Holy Spirit
the living stone-rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to Him
the Lord
the Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble
the Messiah
the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls
the Sovereign Lord who bought them
the Spirit
the Spirit of Christ
the Spirit of glory & of God
their faithful creator

The Original List: 
Jesus Christ
a Father who judges each person's work impartially
God
our Lord Jesus Christ
Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect
God the Father
the Messiah
God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him
the Spirit
the Spirit of Christ
the Lord
the Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble
Christ as Lord
the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls
the living stone-rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to Him
Him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light
Christ
Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand
Christ
the Spirit of glory & of God
God
their faithful creator
him who is ready to judge the living and the dead
Jesus Christ
the God of grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ
Christ
the Chief Shepherd
Jesus Christ
God the Father
the Holy Spirit
our God and Savior Jesus Christ
the Lord
God
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Jesus our Lord
my son, whom I love
our Lord Jesus Christ
the Sovereign Lord who bought them

Saturday, November 23, 2024

The Names of God in James

  Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
God x2
the Lord x2
God our Father x1
God, who gives generously to all without finding fault x1
one Lawgiver & Judge, the one who is able to save & destroy x1
our glorious Lord Jesus Christ x1
our Lord & Father x1
the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows x1
the Judge x1
the Lord Almighty x1
the Lord Jesus Christ x1
The List Without Repeats: 
God
God our Father
God, who gives generously to all without finding fault
one Lawgiver & Judge, the one who is able to save & destroy
our glorious Lord Jesus Christ
our Lord & Father
the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows
the Judge
the Lord
the Lord Almighty
the Lord Jesus Christ

The Original List: 
God
God our Father
our Lord & Father
the Lord Jesus Christ
God, who gives generously to all without finding fault
the Lord
our glorious Lord Jesus Christ
the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows
God
the Lord
one Lawgiver & Judge, the one who is able to save & destroy
the Lord Almighty
the Judge

Saturday, November 16, 2024

The Names of God in Hebrews

 Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
Christ x4
God x4
Jesus x4
the living God x4
the Lord x3
the Holy Spirit x3
the Majesty in heaven x2
the Son of God x 2
their God x2
your Father x2
Jesus Christ x2
my Son x2

The List Without Repeats: 
a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God
a great priest over the house of God
a priest
architect and builder
Christ
Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God
God
God is the builder of everything
God Most High
God the Judge of all
God, your God
high priest in the order of Melchizedek
his Father
his firstborn
his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, & through whom also he made the universe
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus the mediator of a new covenant
Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith
Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest
Lord
mediator
my God
my Son
O God
our forerunner, Jesus
our God is a consuming fire
our Lord
our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep.
Son
such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary
the eternal Spirit
the Father of Spirits
the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep.
the Holy Spirit
the living God
the Lord
the Lord is my helper
the Lord will judge his people
the Majesty in heaven
the mediator of a new covenant
the pioneer of their salvation
the Son
the Son is the radiance of God's glory & the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word
the Son of God
the Son over God's house
the Son, who has been made perfect forever
the Spirit of grace
the Word of God
their God
this priest
your Father

The Original List: 
God
my Son
your Father
his Father
his firstborn
the Son
O God
God, your God
his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, & through whom also he made the universe
the SOn is the radiance of God's glory & the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word
the pioneer of their salvation
the Majesty in heaven
Lord
the Holy Spirit
Jesus
the living God
Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest
the Word of God
God is the builder of everything
the Son over God's house
Christ
a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God
God
the Lord
God the Judge of all
Jesus
architect and builder
Jesus the mediator of a new covenant
their God
the living God
our God is a consuming fire
Christ
the Father of Spirits
the Lord is my helper
Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith
Jesus Christ
the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep.
our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep.
God
Jesus
our forerunner, Jesus
the Son, who has been made perfect forever
Christ
Son
God Most High
my Son
the Holy Spirit
our Lord
your Father
the Son of God
the Lord
a priest
high priest in the order of Melchizedek
such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary
the Majesty in heaven
the Lord
Jesus
mediator
God
their God
the Holy Spirit
Christ
the eternal Spirit
the living God
Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God
the mediator of a new covenant
my God
Jesus Christ
this priest
a great priest over the house of God
the Son of God
the Spirit of grace
the Lord will judge his people
the living God

Saturday, November 9, 2024

The Names of God in Titus & Philemon

 Questions to Ponder for TITUS: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
n/a
The List Without Repeats: 
Christ Jesus our Savior
God
God our Savior
God the Father
God, who does not lie
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ our Savior
our great God & Savior, Jesus, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness & to purify for himself a people that are his very own
the Holy Spirit
The Original List: 
Christ Jesus our Savior
God
God our Savior
God the Father
God, who does not lie
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ our Savior
our great God & Savior, Jesus, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness & to purify for himself a people that are his very own
the Holy Spirit

 Questions to Ponder for PHILEMON: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
n/a
The List Without Repeats: 
Christ
Christ Jesus
God our Father
my God
the Lord
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
The Original List: 
Christ
Christ Jesus
God our Father
my God
the Lord
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ

Saturday, November 2, 2024

The Names of God in 1 & 2 Timothy

 Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
Christ Jesus x4
God x4
Christ Jesus our Lord x3
the Spirit x3
God the Father x2
our Lord x2

The List Without Repeats: 
Christ
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus our Lord
Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength
Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead
God
God our Savior
God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth
God the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of Lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see
God the Father
one God
one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus who gave himself as a ransom for all people
our Lord
our Lord Jesus Christ
our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel
the blessed God
the Holy Spirit
the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God
the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth
the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe
the Lord
the Lord, the righteous Judge
the Master
the Spirit

The Original List: 
Christ Jesus
God
God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth
God our Savior
the blessed God
one God
the Spirit
Christ Jesus our hour
Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength
God the Father
our Lord
one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus who gave himself as a ransom for all people
Christ Jesus our Lord
the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God
the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth
the Spirit
our Lord Jesus Christ
God
God the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of Lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see
Christ Jesus
the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe
Christ
Christ Jesus
our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel
God
our Lord
the Holy Spirit
God the Father
the Master
Christ Jesus our Lord
the Spirit
God
the Lord
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead
the Lord, the righteous Judge

Saturday, October 26, 2024

The Names of God in 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
our Lord Jesus Christ x3
the Lord x3
the Lord Jesus x3
Christ x3
Christ Jesus x2
God x3
God the Father x2
our God x2
our God and Father x2
our Lord Jesus x2
the Lord Jesus Christ x2
the Spirit x2

The List Without Repeats: 
Christ
Christ Jesus
God
God himself, the God of peace
God our Father
God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternatl encouragement and good hope
God the Father
God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit
his Holy Spirit
his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead
Jesus
Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath
our God
our God and Father
our God and Father himself
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus Christ
our Lord Jesus himself
the Holy Spirit
the living and true God
the Lord
the Lord is faithful
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord of peace himself
the Spirit

The Original List: 
God the Father
the Lord
our God
the Lord Jesus
our God and Father himself
the Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath
God
the Holy Spirit
his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead
our God and Father
the living and true God
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
Christ Jesus
our God and Father
God
Jesus
Christ Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Spirit
the Lord
Christ
God himself, the God of peace
God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit
his Holy Spirit
our Lord Jesus Christ
God our Father
our Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
our Lord Jesus himself
God the Father
our God
the Lord is faithful
God
the Lord
our Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord Jesus
the Spirit
Christ
the Lord of peace himself
God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope


Saturday, October 19, 2024

The Names of God in Colossians

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
Christ x2
Christ Jesus x2
God x2
the Lord x2
the Spirit x2

The List Without Repeats: 
a Master in heaven
Christ
Christ Jesus
Deity
God
God our Father
God the Father
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
its Creator
Lord
the Father
the firstborn over all creation
the invisible God
the Lord
the Lord Christ
the Lord Jesus
the mystery of God
the one we proclaim
the Son he loves
the Spirit

The Original List: 
Christ Jesus
the Father
the one we proclaim
God
the Spirit
the Son he loves
the mystery of God
Christ
the Lord
the invisible God
Lord
Deity
God our Father
the firstborn over all creation
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
the Lord Jesus
God
God the Father
its Creator
the Lord Christ
the Lord
a Master in heaven
the Spirit
Christ Jesus

Saturday, October 12, 2024

The Names of God in Philippians

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
Christ Jesus x2
God x2
God the Father x2
my God x2
the Lord Jesus Christ x2

The List Without Repeats: 
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus my Lord
God
God the Father
his Spirit
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is Lord
my God
one Spirit
our God & Father
the God of peace
the Lord
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Spirit
the Spirit of Jesus Christ

The Original List: 
Christ Jesus
the Spirit of Jesus Christ
God
my God
one Spirit
God the Father
God our Father
the Spirit
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is Lord
the Lord
Christ Jesus my Lord
our God & Father
God
the Lord Jesus Christ
his Spirit
a Savior
Christ Jesus
the God of peace
Christ
my God

Saturday, October 5, 2024

The Names of God in Ephesians

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
the Lord x3
Christ x2
God x2
God the Father x2
one Spirit x2
the Lord Jesus Christ x2

The List Without Repeats: 
Christ
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus our Lord
God
God our Father
God the Father
his Spirit
Jesus Christ
one God and Father of all
one Lord
one Spirit
our Lord Jesus Christ
the Father
the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ
the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father
the Holy Spirit of God
the Lord
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the One he loves
the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are in God's possession
the Son of God
the Spirit
the Spirit of wisdom and revelation

The Original List: 
Christ Jesus
Christ
the Lord Jesus
the Father
one Spirit
the Lord
his Spirit
God
Jesus Christ
the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father
God our Father
the One he loves
the Spirit of wisdom and revelation
the Lord Jesus Christ
the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are in God's possession
the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ
Christ Jesus our Lord
the Lord
Christ
the Spirit
the Son of God
the Lord Jesus Christ
one Spirit
God
the lord
our Lord Jesus Christ
one Lord
the Holy Spirit of God
one God and Father of all
God the Father

Saturday, September 28, 2024

The Names of God in Galatians

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 
The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
Abba, Father
Christ x2
Christ Jesus x2
God x2
His Son x2
the Lord x2
the Spirit x2

The List Without Repeats: 
Abba, Father
Christ
Christ Jesus
God
God is one
God our Father
God the Father, who raised him from the dead
His Son
his Spirit
Jesus
Jesus Christ
our God & Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever
our Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord
the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age
the Son of God
the Spirit
the Spirit of his Son, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father"

The Original List: 
Abba, Father
Christ
Christ
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
God
God
God is one
God our Father
God the Father, who raised him from the dead
His Son
his Son
his Spirit
Jesus
Jesus Christ
our God & Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever
our Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age
the Son of God
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit of his Son, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father"

Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Names of God in 1st and 2nd Corinthians

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
Christ x13
God x13
the Lord x12
Christ Jesus x6
the Spirit x6

The List Without Repeats: 
a Father
Christ
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus our Lord
Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God
Christ, our Passover Lamb
Christ, who is the image of God
God
God is not a God of disorder but of peace
God our Father
God our Father & the Lord Jesus Christ
God the Father
his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord
his Spirit
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus our Lord
Lord
my God
one God, the Father, from whom all things came & for whom we live
one husband
one Lord, Jesus Christ
one Spirit
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus Christ
Our Lord Jesus Christ-their Lord and ours
that one Spirit
the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion & the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all of our troubles
the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever
the God of love and peace
the Holy Spirit
the Jesus we preach
the living God
the Lord
the Lord Almighty
the Lord is the Spirit
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord of glory
the one Spirit
the same God
the same Lord
the same Spirit
the Son himself
the Son of God, Jesus Christ
the Spirit
the Spirit of God
the Spirit of our God
the Spirit of the Living God
the Spirit of the Lord
the Spirit who is from God
their God

The Original List: 
a Father
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus our Lord
Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God
Christ, our Passover Lamb
Christ, who is the image of God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God is not a God of disorder but of peace
God our Father
God our Father & the Lord Jesus Christ
God the Father
his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord
his Spirit
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus our Lord
Lord
Lord
Lord
my God
one God, the Father, from whom all things came & for whom we live
one husband
one Lord, Jesus Christ
one Spirit
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus Christ
our Lord Jesus Christ
our Lord Jesus Christ
Our Lord Jesus Christ-their Lord and ours
that one Spirit
the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion & the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all of our troubles
the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever
the God of love and peace
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Jesus we preach
the living God
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord Almighty
the Lord is the Spirit
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord of glory
the one Spirit
the same God
the same Lord
the same Spirit
the same Spirit
the Son himself
the Son of God, Jesus Christ
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit of God
the Spirit of God
the Spirit of God
the Spirit of our God
the Spirit of the Living God
the Spirit of the Lord
the Spirit who is from God
their God

Saturday, September 14, 2024

The Names of God in Romans

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
Christ x8 
God x8
Christ Jesus x5
Jesus Christ x3
Jesus Christ our Lord x3
Son x3
the Holy Spirit x3
the Lord x3

The List Without Repeats: 
Christ
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus our Lord
descendant of David
Father
God
God of Gentiles
God of Jews
God our Father
God who justifies the ungodly
Holy Spirit
Jesus
Jesus Christ 
Jesus Christ our Lord
Jesus our Lord
Lord
Lord Jesus Christ
Lord of all
Messiah
our Lord Christ
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus Christ
Son
Son of God
Spirit
Spirit of Christ
Spirit of God
Spirit of holiness
the eternal God
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
the God of hope
the God of peace
the God who gives endurance & encouragement
the Holy Spirit
the Lord
the Lord Almighty
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord of both the dead & the living
the only wise God
the Root of Jesse
the Spirit

The Original List: 
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus our Lord
Christ Jesus our Lord
descendant of David
Father
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God of Gentiles
God of Jews
God our Father
God who justifies the ungodly
Holy Spirit
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ 
Jesus Christ our Lord
Jesus Christ our Lord
Jesus Christ our Lord
Jesus our Lord
Lord
Lord
Lord Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Lord of all
Messiah
our Lord Christ
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus Christ
Son
Son
Son
Son of God
Spirit
Spirit of Christ
Spirit of God
Spirit of holiness
the eternal God
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
the God of hope
the God of peace
the God who gives endurance & encouragement
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord Almighty
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord of both the dead & the living
the only wise God
the Root of Jesse
the Spirit
the Spirit

Saturday, September 7, 2024

The Names of God in Acts

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
God x14
the Holy Spirit x10
the Lord x10
the Lord Jesus x7
Jesus x7

The List Without Repeats: 
a dead man named Jesus who Paul claimed was alive
a Holy Spirit
another king, one called Jesus
Christ Jesus
God
God himself
he is the one one God appointed as judge of the living and the dead
his anointed one
his Messiah
his servant Jesus
I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting
I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting
I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead
Jesus is the Messiah
Jesus is the Son of God
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus...-whom you killed by hanging him on a cross
Lord
Lord & Messiah
Lord Jesus
my Father
my Lord
my Spirit
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus Christ
Prince
Savior
Sovereign Lord
the author of life
the Father
the God of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob, the God of our fathers
the God of glory
the God of Jacob
the God of our ancestors
the God of the people of Israel
the God to whom I belong and whom I serve
the God who made the world and everything in it and the Lord of heaven and earth, and does not live in temples built by human hands
the Holy and Righteous One
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him
the Holy Spirt
the Jesus whom Paul preaches
the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them
the Lord
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord our God
the Lord your God
the Lord-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here
the Lord, who confirmed the message of his gre by enabling them to perform signs and wonders
the Messiah
the Most High
the Most High God
the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus
the one whom God raised from the dead
the Righteous One
the same Jesus
the Savior Jesus
the Son of Man
the Spirit
the Spirit  of the Lord
the Spirit of Jesus
the Spirit of the Lord
this Jesus
this Jesus of Nazareth
this Jesus, whom you crucified
your holy servant Jesus
your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed

The Original List: 
a dead man named Jesus who Paul claimed was alive
a Holy Spirit
another king, one called Jesus
Christ Jesus
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God
God 
God himself
he is the one one God appointed as judge of the living and the dead
his anointed one
his Messiah
his servant Jesus
I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting
I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting
I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting
I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead
Jesus is the Messiah
Jesus is the Son of God
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus...-whom you killed by hanging him on a cross
Lord
Lord
Lord
Lord
Lord
Lord
Lord & Messiah
Lord Jesus
my Father
my Lord
my Spirit
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus
our Lord Jesus Christ
Prince
Savior
Sovereign Lord
the author of life
the Father
the God of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob, the God of our fathers
the God of glory
the God of Jacob
the God of our ancestors
the God of our ancestors
the God of our ancestors
the God of the people of Israel
the God to whom I belong and whom I serve
the God who made the world and everything in it and the Lord of heaven and earth, and does not live in temples built by human hands
the Holy and Righteous One
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit
the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him
the Holy Spirt
the Jesus whom Paul preaches
the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord Jesus Christ
the Lord our God
the Lord your God
the Lord-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here
the Lord, who confirmed the message of his gre by enabling them to perform signs and wonders
the Messiah
the Messiah
the Messiah
the Messiah
the Messiah
the Messiah
the Most High
the Most High God
the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus
the one whom God raised from the dead
the Righteous One
the Righteous One
the same Jesus
the Savior Jesus
the Son of Man
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit
the Spirit  of the Lord
the Spirit of Jesus
the Spirit of the Lord
this Jesus
this Jesus
this Jesus of Nazareth
this Jesus, whom you crucified
your holy servant Jesus
your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Names of God in John

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
God x8
Jesus x8
Lord x5
my Father x6
Rabbi x5
the Father x8
the Son of Man x6
the Spirit x5
The List Without Repeats: 
(Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews)
(king of the Jews)
(your king)
a King
another advocate
Christ
Father
God
God himself
God the Father
God's Chosen One
God's one and only Son
God's Son
he, the Spirit of truth
his Father
his one and only Son
his own Father
his Son
Holy Father
I am God's Son
I am the bread of life
I am the gate
I am the gate for the sheep
I am the good shepherd
I am the light of the world
I am the resurrection and the life
I am the true vine
I am the way and the truth and the life
I, your Lord and Teacher
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph
Light
Lord
my Father
my Father and your Father
my Father is the gardener
my Father, whom you claim as your God
my God and your God
my Lord
my Lord and my God
Rabbi
Rabboni
Righteous Father
Teacher
the Advocate
the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who the Father will send in my name
the Advocate, whom I will send you from the Father
the Christ
the Father
the Father himself
the Holy One of God
the Holy Spirit
the King
the King of Israel
the King of the Jews
the Lamb of God
the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world
the living Father
the Lord
the man they call Jesus
the Messiah
the Messiah, the Son of God
the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world
the one and only Son
the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father)
the only Father
the only true God
the Prophet
the Savior of the world
the Son
the Son of God
the Son of Man
the Spirit
the Spirit of truth
the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father
the Teacher
the Word
your God
your Son

The Original List: 
the Word
the Messiah
the Lamb of God
Rabbi
Teacher
my Father
God
the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world
the Son of Man
the one and only Son
the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father)
the Father
the Spirit
God's Chosen One
the Christ
the Son of God
the King of Israel
Jesus Christ
the Holy Spirit
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph
Jesus
the Messiah
Lord
God's Son
the Son of Man
I am the gate
I am the gate for the sheep
I am the resurrection and the life
I am the good shepherd
Rabbi
the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world
the Father
God
the Lord
the Teacher
Father
my Father
I am God's Son
the King of Israel
the King
Jesus
I, your Lord and Teacher
the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who the Father will send in my name
the Father
the Son of Man
I am the true vine
my Father is the gardener
God
the SOn
another advocate
the Advocate, whom I will send you from the Father
Lord
my Father
the Spirit of truth
the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father
Teacher
I am the way and the truth and the life
God
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus of Nazareth
the Father
the Father himself
the King of the Jews
the Advocate
my Father
Holy Father
a King
he, the Spirit of truth
Father
Righteous Father
the Spirit
your Son
the only true God
Jesus
the Lord
Rabboni
Teacher
the Holy Spirit
(king of the Jews)
the Father
my Lord and my God
the Son of God
my Father and your Father
the Messiah, the Son of God
(your king)
my Lord
my God and your God
God
(Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews)
Lord
Jesus
his one and only Son
the Father
Rabbi
his Son
the Son
Christ
God
God's one and only Son
the Savior of the world
the Spirit
Light
the Son of Man
the Messiah
Jesus
his Father
Rabbi
Lord
the Holy One of God
my Father
the Father
God the Father
God
the Son of God
I am the bread of life
his own Father
the Son of Man
the Spirit
the Son
 the Prophet
the living Father
Jesus
Teacher
the Son of Man
your God
Lord
God
I am the light of the world
Rabbi
the Messiah
the Father
the only Father
the man they call Jesus
the Spirit
my Father
the Son
my Father, whom you claim as your God
the Prophet
his Father
God himself

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Names of God in Luke

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
God x12
Jesus x11
Lord x7 / the Lord x8
the Son of Man x8

The List Without Repeats: 
(this fellow)
(this man)
(this man)
a great prophet
a Savior
Father
Father, Lord of heaven & earth
God
God my Savior
God's Messiah
God's Messiah, the Chosen One
Good teacher
He is not the God of the dead, but of the living
Holy Spirit
Jesus, Son of the Most High God
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus, Master
Jesus, Son of David
King of the Jews
Lord
Lord of the Sabbath
Lord, Lord
Master
Master, Master
Messiah, a king
my Father
my Lord 
my Son
my Son, whom I love
my Spirit
our God
Son of David
Sovereign Lord
Teacher
the Father
the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob
the Holy One of God
the Holy Spirit
the Lord
the Lord God
the Lord Jesus
the Lord their God
the Lord your God
the Lord, the God of Israel
the Lord's Messiah
the Messiah
the Messiah, the Lord
the mighty God
the Mighty One
the Most High
the Son
the Son of God
the Son of Man
the Son of the Most High
the Spirit
the Spirit of the Lord
the Teacher
your Father
your Father in heaven

The Original List: 
God
the Lord God
the Mighty One
the Lord's Messiah
the Lord
the Son of God
the Most High
the Spirit
the Holy Spirit
my Lord 
the Lord, the God of Israel
Sovereign Lord
the Lord their God
God my Savior
our God
my Father
Jesus
the Son of the Most High
a Savior
the Messiah, the Lord
Jesus
God
Lord
the Son of Man
Father
Teacher
your Father in heaven
the Holy Spirit
your Father
Jesus
God
the Lord
Jesus
(this man)
God
Jesus
Lord
the Lord
Good teacher
Jesus, Master
Son of David
God
Jesus of Nazareth
the Son of Man
Jesus, Son of David
Jesus
Teacher
the Lord
the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob
Lord
He is not the God of the dead, but of the living
the Son of Man
the Messiah
God 
my Lord
Jesus
my Father
God
Lord
the Messiah
Teacher
Father
the Son of God
the Son of Man
the mighty God
the Teacher
(this man)
King of the Jews
Jesus of Nazareth
Messiah, a king
the Messiah
the Lord
Jesus
God
the Lord Jesus
my Father
Father
my Spirit
the Son of Man
God's Messiah, the Chosen One
God
the Holy Spirit
Jesus of Nazareth
the Lord
the Son of God
the Holy One of God
the Messiah
the Lord your God
Holy Spirit
the Spirit
my Son, whom I love
the Spirit of the Lord
Jesus
(this fellow)
Lord, Lord
God
the Son of Man
Master
Lord of the Sabbath
Lord 
the Most High
the Lord
your Father
Jesus
the Son of Man
Lord
Master, Master
the Lord
Jess, Son of the Most High God
God
the teacher
a great prophet
Jesus
Master
Father, Lord of heaven & earth
God 
my Son
Father
my Father
God's Messiah
Teacher
the Son
the Son of Man
Lord
the Lord your God
the Father
the Holy Spirit

Saturday, August 17, 2024

The Names of God in Mark

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
God x7
Jesus x8
Teacher x4
the Holy Spirit x4
the Messiah x4
the Son of Man x4

The List Without Repeats: 
(that Nazarene, Jesus)
(the king of the Jews)
(this fellow)
(this Messiah, this king of Israel)
Abba, Father
God
good teacher
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God
Jesus the Nazarene
Jesus, Son of David
Jesus, Son of the Most High God
Lord even of the Sabbath
My God, My God
my Son, whom I love
not the God of the dead, but of the living
Rabbi
Son of David
Teacher
the bridegroom
the Father
the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob
the Holy One of God
the Holy Spirit
the Lord
the Lord Jesus
the Lord our God, the Lord is one
the Lord your God
the Messiah
the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One
the Mighty One
the one more powerful than I (John the Baptist)
the Son
the Son of God
the Son of Man
the Spirit
the Teacher
your Father

The Original List: 
Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God
the Son of Man
the Lord
the Spirit
Jesus of Nazareth
the bridegroom
the Holy Spirit
God
the Holy One of God
Lord even of the Sabbath
Jesus
my Son, whom I love
(this fellow)
the one more powerful than I (John the Baptist)
Jesus
the Lord
Rabbi
God
your Father
Teacher
the Messiah
the Holy Spirit
the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob
not the God of the dead, but of the living
the Lord our God, the Lord is one
the Lord your God
Jesus
Teacher
the Holy Spirit
God
the Messiah
the Son of Man
the Son
the Father
the Teacher
Abba, Father
Rabbi
the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One
the Mighty One
(that Nazarene, Jesus)
God
Teacher
Jesus, Son of David
Rabbi
the Messiah
Son of David
my Son, whom I love
Jesus
good teacher
the Son of Man
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
Jesus the Nazarene
(the king of the Jews)
the Lord Jesus
(this Messiah, this king of Israel)
My God, My God
the Lord
the Son of God
Jesus
the Son of God
the Holy Spirit
God
Teacher
Jesus
Jesus, Son of the Most High God
God
the teacher
Jesus
God
the Messiah
the Son of Man

Saturday, August 10, 2024

The Names of God in Matthew

Questions to Ponder: 
What names of God are the most frequent? 
What human names appear in the word cloud? 
What adjectives appear in the word cloud? 
Read over the list without repeats. What names resonate the most with you? Why? 
What name comforts you? Why? 
What name is difficult or uncomfortable to accept? Why? 
What have you learned about God based on His names? About Jesus? About the Holy Spirit? 

The Word Cloud: 


The 3 Names Used the Most 
(with the caveat that I didn't tally the names within each day's readings)
God x8
Jesus x10
Lord x6
the Son of Man x8

The List Without Repeats: 
(that deceiver)
bridegroom
Father
Father, Lord of heaven & earth
God
God (not) of the dead but of the living
his Father
Holy Spirit
Immanuel
Jesus
Jesus of Galilee
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus the Messiah
Jesus who is called the Messiah
Jesus, the King of the Jews
Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee
Jesus, who was crucified
King of the Jews
Lord
Lord of the Sabbath
Lord your God
Lord, Lord
Lord, Son of David
Master
Messiah
My Father
my Father in heaven
my Father who is in heaven
my God
my heavenly Father
my Lord
my Son
my Spirt 
one Father
one Instructor, the Messiah
one Teacher
One who is good
our Father in heaven
Rabbi
Son
Son of David
Son of God
Spirit
Spirt of God
Teacher
the Father
the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, & the God of Jacob
the God of Israel
the Great King
the Holy Spirit
the King
the King of Israel
the living God
the Lord
the Lord of the harvest
the Messiah
the Messiah, the Son of God
the Messiah, the Son of the Living God
the Mighty One
the One who can destroy both soul & body in hell
the one who is to come
the Shepherd
the Son
the Son of David
the Son of God
the Son of Man
the Spirit
the Spirit of God
the Spirit of your Father
the Teacher
your Father
your Father in heaven
your heavenly Father
your teacher

The Original List: 
Jesus the Messiah
the Lord
Holy Spirit
Jesus
Immanuel
King of the Jews
Jesus
the Messiah
the one who is to come
the Son of Man
Father, Lord of heaven & earth
Father
my Father
the Father
the Son of Man
God
Lord of the Sabbath
my Spirt 
the Son of David
the Spirit of God
Teacher
the Spirit
the Holy Spirit
my Father in heaven
Jesus
Lord
the Son of God
God
Lord, Son of David
the God of Israel
the Son of Man
the Messiah, the Son of the Living God
my Father in heaven
the Messiah
his Father
Jesus
Lord
my Son
the Son of Man
your teacher
my Father in heaven
your Father in heaven
my heavenly Father
Teacher
One who is good
God
Holy Spirit
Jesus
Spirt of God
Son
Spirit
Son of God
Lord your God
Jesus
God
our Father in heaven
your Father in heaven
the Lord
the Great King
your heavenly Father
your Father in heaven
Lord, Lord
my Father who is in heaven
Jesus
Lord
the Son of Man
Son of God
God
your teacher
bridegroom
Son of David
the Lord of the harvest
the Spirit of your Father
the One who can destroy both soul & body in hell
your Father
my Father in heaven
Jesus
my Lord
the Son of Man
my Father in heaven
Lord, Son of David
the Lord
the Son of David
Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee
the Spirit
God
Lord
Teacher
the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, & the God of Jacob
God (not) of the dead but of the living
the Messiah
Jesus
one Teacher
one Father
one Instructor, the Messiah
God
the Lord
the Messiah
the Son of Man
the Son
the Father
Lord, Lord
Master
my Father
Lord
the King
Jesus
the Son of Man
the Teacher
Lord
my God
Rabbi
God
the Father
the Son
the Holy Spirit
the Shepherd
Messiah
My Father
the Lord
the living God
the Son of God
the Messiah, the Son of God
the Mighty One
Jesus of Galilee
Jesus of Nazareth
the King of Israel
(that deceiver)
Jesus who is called the Messiah
King of the Jews
Jesus, who was crucified
Jesus, the King of the Jews