REHOBOTH?

What kind of name is that? What does it mean? Why would a church choose such an obscure name?

Well, to start with, Rehoboth is a biblical name meaning "room." But the question remains. Why would a church choose such an obscure name?

When the patriarch Isaac was dwelling in Gerar he attempted to dig again the wells dug a generation earlier by his father Abraham. The inhabitants of that land, motivated by envy, claimed ownership of the wells and the water that came from them.

Isaac moved to a different place and dug another well. His enemies claimed that one too. He called the place Esek meaning "dispute." He moved yet again to a different place and dug another well. His enemies pursued and took possession of the new well. He called the place Sitnah meaning "opposition."

Finally, he came to a place where his enemies didn't trouble him. He dug a well, watered his flocks and herds, cultivated his crops and worshipped his God. He called the place Rehoboth. God had made room for him and God would, he believed by faith, bless him.

Many of the "wells" dug by our spiritual forefathers have been filled by false teaching and unbiblical practices. Efforts to dig them again inevitably result in disputes and opposition. So then, God has called us to dig new wells. Hence, we call our church Rehoboth.

Maybe you are still searching for your place. If you desire to be a part of a church striving to be biblical in all areas of belief and behaviour, Rehoboth's new congregation at Angel, Islington may be for you. There is room.