I have been thinking about doing a home Bible Study but didn't know where to start. I came across this website by Kay Murdy and it seems to be a well put together and by a very knowledgeable person.
Here is an example of some of her teachings for "names of God in the Bible".
Elohim
This name for God appears 2,570 times in the Old Testament and 35 times between Genesis 1:1 and 2:4 The name "Elohim" speaks of God's mighty power and strength. We would expect it to appear often in the opening verses of Genesis because God's power as Creator is depicted there.
Yahweh
This is God's personal name. It is what He calls Himself (see Ex. 3:15). It is composed of a four-letter Hebrew construct roughly equivalent to our YHWH. The name occurs 6,823 times in the Old Testament. The ancient Hebrews regarded this name as being so sacred that they even refused to pronounce it, substituting the word "Adonai" (Lord) whenever it appeared. Jewish scholars who copied the Hebrew Bible, carried this same deep respect for the name "Yahweh." Before a scribe would copy it, he would go to his chambers, bathe, and put on a clean robe. In some chapters, such as Deuteronomy 28, he would have to go through this cleansing ritual 40 times!The name "Yahweh" is more personal than "Elohim." It describes God in His relationship with His people--His presence with us and His interaction with us. "Yahweh" expresses the love of God, His concern for the sins of His people, His pledge to keep His covenants, and His promise to redeem.
Adonai
This name, which is used for God some 300 times in the Old Testament, is made up of two parts: adon, which means "Lord" or "Master," and the ending ai, which means "my." Thus the name "Adonai" could be translated "my Lord" or "my Master." It suggests the relationship between the Sovereign Master and a submissive servant (see Gen. 15:2,8).
