Read more about the Lord
- “One Lord” by Philip B. Schnarr (ages 18 and up)
Read why the New Church refers to God as “The Lord” and how the idea of the Lord can form our minds to receive powerful inflowing spiritual light. - “Why the Lord Has Different Names” by Roy Franson (ages 7-14)
Although the Lord is called by a many different names, He is One Lord. The reason why He is called by so many different names is because He does so many different things. - “Our Idea of God” by Peter M. Buss, Jr. (ages 15 and up)
Why is it so important for us to have a correct idea about God? Why is it that this one teaching—this one facet of belief—will determine our welfare to eternity. - “The Lord God Jesus Christ” by Grant Schnarr (ages 18 and up)
Developing a true and working concept of God can be a challenge. We want to see God through our own eyes, but how do we do this without creating God with our own hands, in our own image?
Ideas for discussion
- There is only one God, the Lord of heaven and earth. But He has many names.
- What are some of your favorite names for the Lord? Creator, Shepherd, Savior, King, Comforter? How does each name help you think about the Lord and appreciate what He does for us?
- Why might it be valuable to valuable to explore the many different names that are used in the Word to refer to the one Lord of heaven and earth?
- The name Jehovah symbolizes Love and Being Itself. The Lord is also called Christ or Messiah which symbolizes truth.
- The Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church tells us that the name “Lord” means God in His fullness. It includes all His qualities in that one name.
- All of the names for the Lord are holy or hallowed. We should only use them in holy ways.
- Our idea of the Lord is the touchstone of our spiritual life. It guides us in our life here in the world and will eventually determine our eternal home.
Projects and activities for all ages
- This Is Our God Picture Border (ages 4 and up)
Draw a picture of the Lord within this beautiful border. - Names of the Lord Help Us Picture Him (ages 6-9)
Choose one of the Lord’s names (Father, Shepherd, Creator, Teacher, King, or Healer). Then make a picture to illustrate it. - Conjunction with a Visible God Coloring Page (ages 7 and up)
A lovely illustration of how we might picture the Lord reaching out to us. - Illustrate Names of the Lord (ages 7-14)
Illustrate one of these names for the Lord: Creator and Preserver, Savior and Redeemer, or Enlightener and Instructor. - Categorizing Names of the Lord (ages 9 and up)
Identify which names of the Lord refer to something He does and/or which names relate primarily to His love and which primarily to His wisdom. - Reflecting on the Lord’s Qualities (ages 12 and up)
Activities that can help us think about which names of God we may associate with various Divine qualities. - Categorizing Names of the Lord (ages 9 and up)
Identify which names of the Lord refer to something He does and/or which names relate primarily to His love and which primarily to His wisdom. - Food for Thought: Picturing the Lord (ages 11 and up)
The Word can help us develop a picture of the Lord in our minds by teaching us about His love, His wisdom, His mercy, etc. The Word also gives us some descriptions - such as the transfiguration - that can help us picture the Lord as He is in heaven. - In the Name of the Lord Journal Idea (ages 15 and up)
Write a prayer asking the Lord to help you walk in His name.
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