In Hebrew culture adoption could never be undone; you could not disown a child you adopted. Nothing will ever change our identity as sons and daughters of our Abba.
God’s jealousy is meant to provoke us back to Him. It’s a righteous, protective jealousy, much like a husband’s jealousy towards a wife around a rivaling man aspiring to steal away the affections of His bride....
The name of Yahweh is probably one of the most well-known names of God that came out of the Old Testament. While other names and titles have been given to God throughout history, the name of Yahweh was the name God gave to Himself.
"Let’s pay attention to the specific names and titles He calls Himself. In them we will learn a fraction more about our God and, inevitably, gain a heart of greater appreciation, marvel, and worship. Let’s start at the very beginning..."