Part 1 - God's Puzzle Solved

God’s Character And Personality111to Israel, it was a concept of choice – good or evil (Deuteronomy30:19). Later, David and The Prophets would beginto understand this mercy. Israel never understood God’sforgiveness, because they would never repent. All theycould see was this righteous, powerful, judgmental and justGod. To Israel, God was a fearful being. In fact, becauseof their fear, they didn’t want Him to speak to them.God said that He had chosen this way because He is the “IAM WHAT I AM” or “I AM THAT I AM.” You are, now,beginning to see the different characteristics of God. He ismore than just Elohim who says, “it is not good for man tobe alone.” He is a God who wants to give of Himself, as acreator.JHVH (YHWH) is a different side of God. It is a Godwho demands perfection because God, Himself, is perfect.But, God is also giving you the opportunity to become asexcellent as He is. On the other hand, if you stepped inthe wrong direction, you would be required to pay theconsequences. This is The God of blessings and cursings(Deuteronomy 30). This is The God of Israel. Israel wasto be a witness of what God is to all the nations – just asthe church should be a witness for Christ. The churchshould be perfect – just as God is perfect (Matthew 5:48).You will find that God as Your Father has a different connotationfrom the “I Am that I Am.” That is a vital factorto consider.Two Different ApproachesThere are two different approaches about God that youshould consider. The first approach is spit and polish,