The Word in a Word: Call
Opening Jingle:
"The Word in a Word – where one word brings the Word to life!"
Host: Welcome to The Word in a Word. Today, we’re uncovering the meaning behind the Hebrew word for "call," קָרָא (kara), often used in the Bible to describe calling on the name of the Lord. What does it truly mean to call on Him?
Sound Effect: (A soft sound of a bell ringing or harp pluck to signal a transition.)
Host: The formation of this word reveals a hidden depth. קא (qa) signifies "vomit," an image that might seem crude at first but holds profound meaning. It’s the act of spilling out what’s within. Now, combine it with ר (ra), meaning "revelation inside," and we uncover a vivid picture: קרא is about "spilling your guts" to God, revealing what’s inside you.
It’s raw, honest, and vulnerable. To call on the name of the Lord isn’t just asking for help. It’s opening your heart entirely, laying bare your fears, hopes, and struggles.
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Host: And what does it mean to call on His name? In Hebrew, "name" (שֵׁם, shem) goes beyond a title—it represents reputation, character, and essence. When we call on God, we’re pouring out our hearts, trusting in His reputation as faithful, just, and merciful.
Many of David’s Psalms are built on this foundation. In Psalm 142, for instance, David says, “I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him.” David calls on God, spilling out his heart based on who God is, His faithfulness in the past, and His promises for the future.
Sound Effect: (A brief, dramatic pause with the harp fading out.)
Host: So what about you? When you pray, do you hold back, or do you let it all out? To call on the name of the Lord is to trust Him with every piece of your heart because His reputation is unshakable. Worship, lament, and rejoice – all with a heart that spills over in faith.
Closing Thought: To call is to trust, to open up, and to be real with the God whose name is worthy of your deepest prayers.
Closing Jingle: "The Word in a Word – where one word brings the Word to life!"
Sound Effect: (Harp softly fades out as the program ends.)
