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Understanding Who the One True God Is in the Old Testament: A Guide for 10-Year-Olds.

This study will help you discover the amazing truth about the one true God, who created everything and loves us. We'll explore what the Old Testament teaches us about Him, His power, His names, and His wonderful plan for all people.

1. God is One, and There is No Other

1.1 Only One God

Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-6
  • The Bible teaches us there is only one God, not many.
  • He is unique and stands alone as the Creator and Ruler of all.
  • There is no other god beside Him.

1.2 God is Not Divided

Verses: Isaiah 44:6; Malachi 2:10
  • God is one in every way – He is not made up of different parts or persons.
  • He is a single, complete Spirit.
  • His oneness means He is perfectly unified.

1.3 No Idols, Only God

Verses: Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 4:35
  • Because there is only one true God, we should not worship anything else.
  • Idols are false gods that cannot help us.
  • Our worship and love belong only to the one true God.

2. God's Amazing Names Tell Us Who He Is

2.1 El and Elohim - The Mighty Creator

Verses: Genesis 1:1; Psalm 19:1
  • "El" means God, showing He is strong and powerful.
  • "Elohim" is often used when talking about God as the Creator of the universe.
  • These names remind us that He made everything we see.

2.2 Adonai - Our Lord and Master

Verses: Psalm 8:1; Isaiah 6:1
  • "Adonai" means Lord or Master, showing God is in charge.
  • He has authority over all creation and all people.
  • We should respect and obey Him as our Lord.

2.3 Yahweh (LORD) - The Ever-Present One

Verses: Exodus 3:14-15; Psalm 102:27
  • "Yahweh" is God's special name, meaning "I AM WHO I AM."
  • It shows He always exists, He never changes, and He is always there.
  • This name tells us He is the eternal, self-existing God.

3. God's Power and Presence

3.1 God is Spirit

Verses: 1 Kings 8:27; Isaiah 40:13
  • God is not a physical person with a body like ours.
  • He is a Spirit, which means He is invisible and everywhere at once.
  • We worship Him in spirit and truth.

3.2 God Knows Everything (Omniscient)

Verses: Psalm 139:1-4; Proverbs 15:3
  • God knows all things, even our thoughts before we think them.
  • Nothing is hidden from Him.
  • He understands everything about us and the world.

3.3 God Can Do Anything (Omnipotent)

Verses: Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17
  • God has all power; there is nothing too hard for Him.
  • He created the universe with His word.
  • His power is limitless and amazing.

3.4 God is Everywhere (Omnipresent)

Verses: Psalm 139:7-10; Jeremiah 23:23-24
  • God is not limited to one place; He is present everywhere at all times.
  • We can never go somewhere God isn't.
  • He is always with us, no matter where we are.

4. God's Relationship with People

4.1 God Created Us

Verses: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 100:3
  • God made humans in His own image, making us special.
  • He breathed life into us and gave us a spirit.
  • We are His creation, and He loves us.

4.2 God Guides and Provides

Verses: Psalm 23:1-3; Isaiah 41:10
  • God cares for us and provides for all our needs.
  • He guides us through life and protects us.
  • We can trust Him to always be there for us.

4.3 God Wants Our Love and Obedience

Verses: Deuteronomy 10:12-13; Joshua 24:15
  • God wants us to love Him with all our heart.
  • He asks us to obey His commands, which are for our good.
  • When we love and obey Him, we show our devotion to the one true God.