NAMES OF JESUS

“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be upon his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6

At a time when the world seems to be trying to take Christ out of Christmas, it’s great to spend time reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas and the reason we celebrate. What better way to do that this season than to consider some of the numerous names for Christ and what they mean personally to us.

Here are some favorites in addition to the ones mentioned in Isaiah, but there are also numerous others mentioned throughout the Bible:

• Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8; 22:13) 
• Anointed One (Mark 8:29) 
• Author of Life (Acts 3:15) 
• Bread of Life (John 6:35; 6:48) 
• Chief Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20) 
• Friend (Matthew 11:19) 
• Gate (John 10:9) 
• Good Shepherd (John 10:11,14) 
• Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14) 
• Holy One (Acts 3:14) (Mark 1:24) 
• Hope of Glory (Colosians 1:27) 
• I Am (John 8:58) 
• Immanuel (Matthew 1:23 and Isaiah 7:14) 
• Jesus (Matthew 1:21) 
• King of kings & Lord of lords (Revevelation 19:16) 
• Lamb of God (John 1:29) 
• Light of the World (John 8:12) 
• Lord of All (Acts 10:36) 
• Master (Luke 5:5; 8:24; 9:33) 
• Messiah (John 4:25-26). 
• Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6) 
• Morning Star (Revelation 22:16) 
• Redeemer (Mark 10:45, Titus 2:14) 
• Resurrection and Life (John 11:25) 
• Righteous One (Acts 7:52; 1 John 2:1) 
• Rock (1 Corinthians 10:4) 
• Savior (Ephesians 5:23; Titus 1:4; 3:6; 2 Peter 2:20) 
• Servant (Matthew 12:18) 
• Son of God (John 1:49; Hebrews 4:14) 
• Way, Truth, and Life (John 14:6) 
• Word (John 1:1)

What are your favorites and what special meaning do they have for you???

                                         Joyce