Truth Carriers Education System
Adult Workbook — 10 Lessons
"That men may know that thou, whose name alone is YHWH,
art the most high over all the earth."
— Psalm 83:18
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This workbook uses the 6 Rs Learning Method designed for deep understanding and long-term retention. Each lesson includes all six components:
Why This Method Works:
Research shows that passive reading leads to only 10-20% retention. Active recall, teaching others, and spaced repetition can increase retention to 80-90%. Don't just read—engage!
Exodus 3:15 — "This is my name forever, and this is my memorial unto all generations."
Psalm 83:18 — "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is YHWH, art the most high over all the earth."
Joel 2:32 — "Whosoever shall call on the name of YHWH shall be delivered."
Proverbs 30:4 — "What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?"
Matthew 1:21 — "Thou shalt call his name YESHUA: for he shall save his people from their sins."
| Term | Strong's # | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| YHWH (יהוה) | H3068 | The Tetragrammaton; the four-letter divine name |
| Yahuah | — | Reconstructed pronunciation of YHWH based on theophoric evidence |
| Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ) | H3442 | "YHWH is salvation" — the Messiah's Hebrew name |
| Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) | H430 | "Mighty Ones" — plural of majesty for the Creator |
| Adonai (אֲדֹנָי) | H136 | "My Lord(s)" — emphatic title used for Yahuah |
| Tetragrammaton | — | Greek for "four letters" — refers to YHWH |
| Theophoric | — | Names containing a divine element (e.g., Eliyahu) |
| Shem (שֵׁם) | H8034 | Name, reputation, character, memorial |
The divine name YHWH (יהוה) appears approximately 6,828 times in the Hebrew Scriptures, making it the most frequently occurring name for the Almighty—yet most English translations replace it with "LORD." This 10-lesson course examines the linguistic, historical, and scriptural evidence for the sacred names, distinguishing carefully between documented scholarship and speculation.
Course Objectives:
In the ancient world, names were far more than labels—they revealed identity, character, authority, and destiny. When Yahuah revealed His name to Moses at the burning bush, He wasn't simply providing a way to address Him; He was disclosing His very nature and establishing covenant relationship with His people.
The Hebrew concept of shem (שֵׁם, "name") encompasses reputation, character, and memorial. When we read "the name of YHWH" in Scripture, we're reading about His revealed character, His authority, and His covenant faithfulness. This is why the third commandment prohibits bearing His name "in vain"—not merely speaking it carelessly, but representing Him falsely.
The divine name appears approximately 6,828 times in the Hebrew Scriptures according to the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS), the standard scholarly Hebrew Bible text. This makes it the most frequently occurring name for the Almighty—yet most English translations substitute "LORD" (in capital letters) for the actual name.
Why does this matter? Consider these truths:
The name reveals the person. When we know someone's name, we have a personal relationship—not just formal acknowledgment. Yahuah didn't give us a title; He gave us His name, and declared it would be His memorial "unto all generations."
Shem (שֵׁם) — H8034 — Name, reputation, character, memorial
YHWH (יהוה) — H3068 — The Tetragrammaton, the four-letter divine name
Tetragrammaton — From Greek "four letters" — refers to the four Hebrew consonants
1. The divine name YHWH appears approximately times in the Hebrew Scriptures.
2. The Hebrew word for "name" is , which also means reputation and character.
3. Most English translations substitute (in capitals) for the divine name.
4. The term "Tetragrammaton" comes from Greek and means "".
5. According to Exodus 3:15, the divine name is to be remembered throughout all .
1. How many times does YHWH appear in the Hebrew Scriptures?
○ A) About 1,000 times
○ B) About 6,828 times
○ C) About 3,500 times
○ D) About 10,000 times
2. The Hebrew word "shem" encompasses all of the following EXCEPT:
○ A) Name
○ B) Reputation
○ C) Location
○ D) Character
3. According to Exodus 3:15, Yahuah's name is to endure:
○ A) Until the Messiah comes
○ B) Until the Temple is destroyed
○ C) Forever, unto all generations
○ D) Only during the Old Covenant
1. The Tetragrammaton refers to the four Hebrew vowels in God's name.
○ True ○ False — Correction:
2. Joel 2:32 promises deliverance to those who call on the name of YHWH.
○ True ○ False — Correction:
3. The third commandment only prohibits speaking the name aloud.
○ True ○ False — Correction:
Why do you think the Creator chose to reveal a specific name rather than just titles like "God" or "Lord"? What does this tell us about the kind of relationship He desires with His people?
Close this workbook. On a separate paper, write everything you remember from this lesson without looking back.
After 5 minutes, reopen and check what you missed. Mark those items for extra review.
Items I need to review:
Explain this lesson to someone this week (spouse, child, friend, or record yourself).
Person I taught:
Date:
One question they asked:
How I answered:
"This is my name forever, and this is my memorial unto all generations."
Write the verse from memory:
Knowledge without action is dead. Before the next lesson, complete ONE of the following:
☐ Have a conversation about why names matter in Scripture
☐ Look up every occurrence of "LORD" in one chapter and note where it replaces YHWH
☐ Write a summary of this lesson to share with others
☐ Begin using the sacred names in your personal prayers
☐ Other:
What I did:
What happened:
The Tetragrammaton consists of four Hebrew consonants written right-to-left: יהוה. These four letters—Yod, Hey, Waw, Hey—form the most sacred name in the Hebrew Bible.
| Hebrew | Letter Name | Transliteration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| י | Yod (Yodh) | Y | 10th letter; smallest letter; consonant /y/ |
| ה | Hey (He) | H | 5th letter; indicates breath/aspiration |
| ו | Waw (Vav) | W/V | 6th letter; originally /w/, later /v/ in modern Hebrew |
| ה | Hey (He) | H | Final letter (repeated) |
When Moses asked for the divine name, Yahuah responded with one of the most profound statements in all of Scripture:
The name YHWH is connected to the Hebrew root היה (h-y-h, "to be"). The name represents a third-person form ("He is/will be") corresponding to the first-person אֶהְיֶה (Ehyeh, "I am/will be"). This reveals:
Ehyeh (אֶהְיֶה) — H1961 — "I am" / "I will be" — first person form of the verb "to be"
Hayah (היה) — H1961 — The Hebrew verb "to be, become, exist"
Asher (אֲשֶׁר) — H834 — Relative pronoun: "who, which, that"
1. The Tetragrammaton consists of Hebrew consonants.
2. The four letters are Yod, Hey, , and Hey.
3. YHWH is connected to the Hebrew root היה, which means "to ".
4. "Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh" translates as "I who I ".
5. The name emphasizes Yahuah's eternal self- and creative power.
1. The Hebrew letter Waw (ו) was originally pronounced as:
○ A) /v/ as in "victory"
○ B) /w/ as in "water"
○ C) /u/ as in "put"
○ D) /b/ as in "book"
2. The name YHWH is connected to which Hebrew root?
○ A) אמר (amar) — to speak
○ B) היה (hayah) — to be
○ C) ברא (bara) — to create
○ D) קדש (qadash) — to be holy
3. "Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh" can be translated as all of the following EXCEPT:
○ A) I AM WHO I AM
○ B) I WILL BE WHAT I WILL BE
○ C) I WAS WHO I WAS
○ D) I AM THE EXISTING ONE
1. Modern linguists fully endorse deriving word meanings from Paleo-Hebrew pictographs.
○ True ○ False — Correction:
2. The name YHWH emphasizes Yahuah's eternal self-existence.
○ True ○ False — Correction:
3. The Tetragrammaton contains five Hebrew letters.
○ True ○ False — Correction:
What does it mean that Yahuah's name is connected to the concept of "being" or "existence"? How does "I AM WHO I AM" differ from the names of pagan gods, which were often tied to natural forces?
Close this workbook. On a separate paper, write everything you remember from this lesson without looking back.
After 5 minutes, reopen and check what you missed. Mark those items for extra review.
Items I need to review:
Explain the four letters of the Tetragrammaton and the meaning of "Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh" to someone.
Person I taught:
Date:
One question they asked:
How I answered:
"And Elohim said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you."
Write the verse from memory:
Before the next lesson, complete ONE of the following:
☐ Write out the four Hebrew letters of YHWH and their names from memory
☐ Research the Hebrew alphabet and learn to recognize more letters
☐ Meditate on the meaning "I AM WHO I AM" and journal your thoughts
☐ Share the meaning of the Tetragrammaton with a friend or family member
☐ Other:
What I did:
What happened:
How was the divine name originally pronounced? The Masoretes (6th-10th century CE) developed vowel points called nikkudot. Critical evidence: The Dead Sea Scrolls (c. 150 BCE – 70 CE) contain no vowel points, proving the system was invented later.
Evidence Supporting "Yahuah": Theophoric names preserve syllables—Eliyahu ("My God is Yahu"), Yeshayahu ("Yahu is salvation"). The suffix -yahu (יָהוּ) suggests the name included "Yahu."
Evidence Supporting "Yahweh": Greek transliterations from Clement of Alexandria (Ἰαοὺε/Iaoue), Theodoret (Ἰαβέ/Iabe), and Epiphanius (Ἰάβε/Iabe) point to "Yahweh." Modern scholarly consensus strongly favors this pronunciation.
Why "Jehovah" is Problematic: It combines YHWH consonants with Adonai vowels—a hybrid never meant to be pronounced.
Nikkudot — Hebrew vowel points added by Masoretes (6th-10th century CE)
Qere Perpetuum — "Perpetual reading" — a permanent substitution note
Theophoric — Names containing a divine element (from Greek "god-bearing")
1. The Masoretes developed vowel points called between the 6th and 10th centuries CE.
2. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain vowel points.
3. Names like Eliyahu contain the suffix -.
4. The modern scholarly consensus favors as the most probable pronunciation.
5. "Jehovah" is a form combining YHWH consonants with Adonai vowels.
1. The Masoretes worked during which centuries?
○ A) 1st-3rd century CE ○ B) 6th-10th century CE ○ C) 12th-15th century CE ○ D) Before 500 BCE
2. Theophoric names are:
○ A) Names without meaning ○ B) Names containing a divine element ○ C) Greek names ○ D) Modern inventions
3. "Jehovah" originated from:
○ A) Ancient Hebrew pronunciation ○ B) Greek manuscripts ○ C) Combining YHWH consonants with Adonai vowels ○ D) The Septuagint
1. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain the original vowel points for YHWH.
○ True ○ False — Correction:
2. Eliyahu means "My God is Yahu."
○ True ○ False — Correction:
3. There is absolute certainty about the exact ancient pronunciation of YHWH.
○ True ○ False — Correction:
How should we handle uncertainty about the exact pronunciation while still honoring the name?
Close this workbook. Write everything you remember. Check what you missed.
Items I need to review:
Person I taught: Date:
Question they asked:
"Sing unto Elohim, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name YAH, and rejoice before him."
☐ Research theophoric names in your own family or culture
☐ Study the names Eliyahu, Yeshayahu, and Zechariyahu in Scripture
What I did:
Content covers: 3rd century BCE cessation, Adonai/HaShem substitutes, Septuagint Kyrios, English "LORD" tradition, Jeremiah 23:27 warning.
Memory Verse: Psalm 83:18
Content covers: Yehoshua/Yeshua forms, archaeological evidence (71 ossuaries), meaning "YHWH is salvation," Matthew 1:21 wordplay, Numbers 13:16.
Memory Verse: Matthew 1:21
Content covers: Greek Ἰησοῦς, linguistic limitations (no "sh" sound), letter J invention (16th-17th century), Septuagint precedent, Acts 4:12.
Memory Verse: Acts 4:12
Content covers: Elohim (H430), El compound names (Shaddai, Elyon, Olam), Adonai vs. Adoni, difference between personal names and titles.
Memory Verse: Genesis 17:1
Content covers: -Yahu/-Yah suffixes (127 names), Yeho-/Yo- prefixes (29 names), archaeological evidence (Murashu documents, Elephantine papyri).
Memory Verse: 1 Kings 18:36
Content covers: "God" etymology (Proto-Germanic *guthan, NOT Hebrew Gad), "Lord" etymology (Old English hlafweard), "Jesus/Zeus" claim debunked, folk etymology dangers.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 18:15
Content covers: What evidence supports, balanced approach, grace toward others, avoiding division, practical suggestions, Zechariah 14:9 promise.
Memory Verse: Zechariah 14:9
Fill in the Blanks: 1) 6,828 2) shem (שֵׁם) 3) LORD 4) four letters 5) generations
Multiple Choice: 1) B 2) C 3) C
True/False: 1) False — consonants, not vowels 2) True 3) False — also prohibits bearing/representing falsely
Fill in the Blanks: 1) four 2) Waw (or Vav) 3) be (or exist) 4) AM, AM 5) existence
Multiple Choice: 1) B 2) B 3) C
True/False: 1) False — they caution against it 2) True 3) False — four letters
Fill in the Blanks: 1) nikkudot 2) no 3) yahu 4) Yahweh 5) hybrid
Multiple Choice: 1) B 2) B 3) C
True/False: 1) False — no vowel points in DSS 2) True 3) False — scholarly consensus, not absolute certainty
Fill in the Blanks: 1) 3rd (third) 2) Adonai 3) HaShem 4) Kyrios 5) forget
Fill in the Blanks: 1) Yeshua 2) Joshua 3) save (or deliver) 4) 71 5) Hoshea
Fill in the Blanks: 1) Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) 2) sh 3) centuries (or 200+ years) 4) 16th (or 1500s) 5) Iesus
Fill in the Blanks: 1) Elohim 2) Almighty 3) Adonai 4) name 5) High
Fill in the Blanks: 1) YAHU 2) YAHU 3) 127 4) Given 5) theophoric
Fill in the Blanks: 1) guthan 2) loaves (or bread) 3) Zeus 4) 200+ 5) folk
Fill in the Blanks: 1) salvation 2) Greek 3) Kyrios 4) one 5) facts (or evidence)
Instructions: After completing each lesson, review it at these intervals. Check off each review when completed. Research shows spaced repetition dramatically improves long-term retention.
| Lesson | Completed | Day 1 | Day 3 | Day 7 | Day 21 | Day 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Why Names Matter | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2. The Tetragrammaton | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 3. Pronunciation Evidence | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4. History of Substitution | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5. The Messiah's Name | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6. Yeshua to Jesus | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7. Titles vs Names | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 8. Theophoric Names | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 9. Pagan Origin Claims | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10. Practical Application | ___/___ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Review Method: Read your recall notes, recite key points aloud, check answer key for any forgotten items. Each review should take 5-10 minutes.
Read through these passages using a translation that restores the sacred names:
"Yahuah, our Heavenly Father, we thank You for revealing Your name to us. Help us to honor Your name, to speak it with reverence, and to bear it faithfully before the world. May we know You not just by titles, but by the personal, covenant name You declared would be Your memorial unto all generations. In the name of Yeshua, our Savior, whose name means 'Yahuah is salvation.' Amen."
Truth Carriers Ministry is dedicated to equipping the set-apart ones with biblical truth, suppressed history, and practical discernment. Our goal is not information transfer but genuine transformation.
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"That men may know that thou, whose name alone is YHWH,
art the most high over all the earth." — Psalm 83:18