The God of Israel: The True God

The Bible always refers to the one true God as the “God of Israel.” This name reveals His covenant relationship, His activity in history, and His unchanging faithfulness. Simply naming God isn’t enough; true worship aligns with how He has revealed Himself through Abraham’s descendants.

The God Who Called Abraham and Made Covenants

In Exodus 3:6,15, God reveals Himself to Moses as:

“the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.”

He emphasizes both His personal relationship with Israel’s forefathers and His continual presence. This declaration led to His name Jehovah and His covenant identity.

The God of Israel in the Law and History

Throughout the Law and historical books, He is repeatedly named:

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!” (Deuteronomy 6:4)

“Know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.” (Deuteronomy 4:39)

In Joshua 3:10, the priests carry the ark before the people, and the people are commanded to follow because:

“the LORD your God is He who goes before you.”

The Psalmist’s Praise of the God of Israel

David and the psalmists frequently declare:

“The LORD is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe.” (Psalm 145:3–4)

And again:

“For the LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. He will subdue the peoples under us… He will choose our inheritance for us, the excellence of Jacob whom He loves.” (Psalm 47:2,4)

This affirms God’s authority and His special covenant care for Israel.

The Prophetic Emphasis on Israel’s God

Isaiah says:

“Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel… I am the first and I am the last; besides Me there is no God.” (Isaiah 44:6)

Jeremiah warns Israel against false forms of worship:

“But to the LORD your God you shall hold fast, and to Him you shall cleave.” (Jeremiah 13:11)

Hosea declares God’s judgment leveled at those calling Him by name yet rejecting His covenant:

“They sow the wind and reap the whirlwind; they have no seed. Let no one contend, let no one reprove them; for your people are bent on backsliding from Me.” (Hosea 8:7–8)

The Name in the New Testament

Jesus affirms His identity as the God of Israel in His ministry, as seen in:

“Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” (John 6:31)

And in Acts, the apostles preach repentance “that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ.” They describe Him as:

“…this Jesus whom God raised up… this is the Christ, the Lord of glory.” (Acts 2:30–31 and Acts 3:13)

Why Words Alone Aren’t Enough

Some religions claim to worship the God of Abraham, yet deny His covenant revelation. The Bible warns:

“Their altar is like heaps on the furrows; yet they have built it for themselves. … Let no man make gods for himself.” (Jeremiah 7:18–19)

Jesus said to those who honored Him with their lips,

“These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.” (Matthew 15:8)

True Worship of the God of Israel

To truly worship the God of Israel means to acknowledge His covenant, His person, His deeds, His Son. The Apostle John confirms,

“Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ [Messiah] is born of God.” (1 John 5:1)

That means true worship aligns with all Scripture, not merely claiming Abraham but trusting in God’s full revelation in His Word and in Christ.

My Final Thoughts

God revealed Himself uniquely through Israel: His name, His covenant, His promises. Anyone claiming to worship the “God of Abraham” must also accept His revelation, His covenant, His Son. Lip service isn’t worship; true worship is conformity to His Word and His Christ.

May we know and worship the God of Israel truly, not by empty names, but by surrendered hearts, rooted in His covenant and anchored in Christ.

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