Daily Walk in the Catechism

251. What is meant by "God's name"?

God and His name cannot be separated. His name includes who He is, what He does, and His very presence among us.

Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is My name; My glory I give to no other, nor My praise to carved idols.

Psalm 9:1-2 I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

Numbers 6:23-27 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”

Exodus 20:24 In every place where I cause My name to be remembered I will come to you and bless you.

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I among them.

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