El-Shaddai
God is El-Shaddai, an all-sufficient good who is omnipotent and sufficient to meet our every need.
Thomas Brooks preaches on the name 'El-Shaddai,' which means 'God Almighty' as stated in Genesis 35:11. He emphasizes that God embodies omnipotence and sufficiency, being an all-sufficient, self-sufficient, and independent good. Brooks highlights that God is the absolute and original good, the universal source of satisfaction, and perfectly suitable for our souls. This sermon encourages believers to recognize and rely on God's sufficiency in all aspects of life.
Text
"I am God Almighty" Genesis 35:11
In Hebrew, it is "I am El-Shaddai."
El-Shaddai signifies omnipotence
and sufficiency. God is . . .
an all-sufficient good,
a self-sufficient good,
an independent good,
an absolute good,
an original good,
a universal good,
the only satisfactory good,
a suitable good to our souls!
Sermon Outline
- I. El-Shaddai signifies omnipotence and sufficiency
- A. God is an all-sufficient good
- B. God is a self-sufficient good
- C. God is an independent good
Key Quotes
“El-Shaddai signifies omnipotence and sufficiency.” — Thomas Brooks
“God is an all-sufficient good, a self-sufficient good, an independent good, an absolute good, an original good, a universal good, the only satisfactory good, a suitable good to our souls!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We can trust in God's sufficiency to meet our needs, no matter what challenges we face.
- God's independence means He is not limited by external factors and can act freely according to His will.
- We should seek to understand and appreciate God's absolute goodness and morality.