Proverbs 22:1

1. Names are important.

Genesis: Creator

Exodus: Deliverer

Leviticus: Great Teacher

Numbers: Chastiser

Revelation: Alpha and Omega

2. Choosing a name

Joseph - Matthew 1:21

Jesus’ name is, and always will be, the most important name of all.

Philippians 2:9-10

Jacob = deceiver

Jacob halted (limped away)

When you replace “Why is this happening to me?”- with “What is this trying to teach me?”, EVERYTHING shifts!

3. Changing names

Often our name tells something about our character.

Names show relationship with others.

Saul to Paul: Acts 9

Names say something about who we are.

Israel = God prevails (perseveres)

What’s your name today?

Anger → Peace

Hate → Love

Pain → Delight

Disobedience → Happy to Serve

Something against my neighbor → Love for one another

Deceiver → Prince with God

What's your name?