Meeting and Knowing God as Jehovah Nissi The Lord Is Our Banner Exodus 17:8-16 8 Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. 9 So Moses said to Joshua, Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand. 10 So Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought with Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. 11 Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. 13 And Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the sword. 14 Then the LORD said to Moses, Write this as a memorial in a book and recite it in the ears of Joshua, that I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. 15 And Moses built an altar and called the name of it, The LORD Is My Banner, 16 saying, A hand upon the throne of the LORD! The LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. Psalms 9:10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. To know God s name is to know God. God is honored and glorified by men knowing Him. Elohim God Genesis 1 This name speaks of His Personality El Elyon God The Most High God This name speaks of His Position (He is both Sovereign and Supreme in Position and Power.) Genesis 14:17-20 El Roi - He is the God Who Sees. This name speaks of His Perception Genesis 16:13-15 El Olam The Everlasting God This name speaks of His Permanence Genesis 21:33 El Shaddai The Almighty God This name speaks of His Power in our Lives Genesis 17 Adonai Lord Genesis 15 This name speaks of His Place, His Preeminence in Our Lives Jehovah The Personal name of God
Jehovah Jireh (Gen. 22:13-14) The LORD will provide Jehovah Rapha (Ex. 15:26) The LORD our Healer Jehovah MiKaddesh (Ex. 31:13) The LORD thy Sanctifier Today we will begin our study on Jehovah Nissi (Ex. 17:15) The LORD, my banner Jehovah Sabbaoth (Jos. 5:13-15; Isa. 6:1-3) the LORD of Host Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24) the LORD is Peace Jehovah Rohi (Psa. 23) the LORD my Shepherd Jehovah Tsidkenu (Jer. 23:5-6) the LORD our Righteousness Jehovah Makkeh (Ezek. 7-1-9) the LORD Who Smites Jehovah Shammah (Ezek. 48:35) The LORD is there Only a few weeks since Marah. The people of Israel crossed Red Sea salvation In wilderness Marah Chapter 15 - At Elim place of refreshing then Chapter 16 Manna v. 3 (so easily forget) Exodus 17 No water v. 6 (Rock in Horeb) Now Experience God reveals Himself as Jehovah Nissi Then Amalek grandson of Esau Genesis 36:10-12 10 These are the names of Esau s sons: Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Basemath the wife of Esau. 11 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. 12 (Timna was a concubine of Eliphaz, Esau s son; she bore Amalek to Eliphaz.) These are the sons of Adah, Esau s wife. Numbers 24:20 Balaam first of the nations to oppose Israel Deuteronomy 25:17-19 17 Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you came out of Egypt, 18 how he attacked you on the way when you were faint and weary, and cut off your tail, those who were lagging behind you, and he did not fear God. 19 Therefore when the LORD your God has given you rest from all your enemies around you, in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance to possess, you shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven; you shall not forget. Attack Israel from rear the weak the elderly Bully sins that bother you over & over
Moses Represents Leadership Joshua Represents Generalship v. 9 Moses with Rod of God When he would lift it up to God, Israel prevailed This Rod as the banner of God which brought victory That Rod was the symbol and pledge of His presence and power and working. Word here for banner means to glisten a bright, shiny ornament. Translated pole ensign standard Jews miracle As an ensign or standard, it was a signal to God s people to rally to Him it stood for His Cause His Battle It was a sign of deliverance of salvation Alexander the Great - quickly conquered the world Would not leave dead or wounded on field of battle Loyal to his soldiers they were fiercely loyal to him A captain in his army was found to make some comments, question some tactics When he was brought before the great leader hes was ask what was his name he said, Alexander At which Alexander the Great is reported to say, Change your name or change your conduct. I am speaking to many today you fly the banner of Christianity Call yourself a Christian You name the Name of Jesus A Banner In Revolutionary War a famous picture of 4 soldiers standing at a canon with a flag A Symbol Soldier on field of battle rally around flag Represents everything they believe in will die for A Reminder in the midst of battles Is the banner you fly telling the truth about the person you are? A Banner tells Whose you are. Who s side you re on! What will it mean if Jehovah is your Banner? 1. Your Allegiance Will Be Declared Matthew 10:32-33 32 So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, 33 but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.
An open declaration of what you believe A proclamation of whose side you are on. Ever ask some people if they are a Christian? - Say it is a private thing - Some are afraid to speak up for Christ - Afraid to fly His Banner - Invite others to church Sports fans avid - fly the banner of their team - wear colors If you are saved, you should show it. Mark 8:38 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels. James 4:4 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Saved people should not only show it, they should say it! 2. You Will Define Your Adversaries V. 16 People of Israel Amalek Deuteronomy 25:17-19 17 Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you came out of Egypt, 18 how he attacked you on the way when you were faint and weary, and cut off your tail, those who were lagging behind you, and he did not fear God. 19 Therefore when the LORD your God has given you rest from all your enemies around you, in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance to possess, you shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven; you shall not forget. Amalek stands for all who will not fear God. You will know who your enemy is: 1 John 4:2-4 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Your enemy will know who you are:
Ephesians 6:12 People are not our enemies For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 1 Peter 5:8 The devil is our adversary Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 3. You Will Determine Your Associates A Banner is a rallying point - stands for your basic beliefs convictions - petty differences will be put aside The Criteria You Should Hold Up For Those You Run With: 1. Who is your Lord? 1 John 2:22 - Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son. 2. What is the person s life style? 1 John 3:10 - In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. 3. Where is your love? 1 John 3:14 - We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.) Where Are Your Loyalties: 1. To Christ 2. To Church 3. To Believers 4. You Will Direct Your Activities That s What a Banner Does: - Leads the way Numbers 2:1-2 - Stand and fight - Word of God The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is our Banner Unchanging Principles There Will Be Two Characteristics: 1. Discipline Your Life not to burden you, but to set you free 2. Definition to Your Life - Not wandering aimlessly, with no direction - Your standards will be clear You should be just like a soldier he has his: Place Position Orders duties Are you flying the Flag the Banner of Jehovah? Is He Your Banner Today?