Alpha & Omega (Names of Jesus)
One of the few names Jesus gave to Himself after the Resurrection is Alpha and Omego. He used this of Himself several times in Revelation (1:8; 21:6; 22:13) showing …
Advocate, Intercessor (Names of Jesus)
When I was in the Army I saw a sign for someone called a Judge Advocate. I didn’t know what that was but soon learned it was a lawyer …
High Priest (Names of Jesus)
If we would have grown up in Jewish culture at the time of Jesus we would have understood the significance of calling Him our ‘High Priest (Hebrews 2:17; 4:14-15; …
Word and Light (Names of Jesus)
The disciple was perhaps Jesus’ closest friend on earth. Because they were probably distant relatives John had watched his older cousin for years, and when he followed Him he …
Redeemer, Savior (Names of Jesus)
When Jesus first appeared to John the Baptizer to be baptized, marking the start of His public ministry, John immediately knew Who He was. The name He called Him …
Son of God, Son of Man (Names of Jesus)
Son. The word brings many emotions and meanings with it. What does it mean to be a ‘son’? To the Jews ‘son’ mean the person was of the same …
Angel of the Lord (Names of Jesus)
As He was waling on the road to Emmaus on the day He resurrected, Jesus came upon 2 disciples who were sad and confused over their Messiah’s death. While …
LORD (Names of Jesus)
What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘lord’? Often it has to do with something from the feudal system, and that is pretty much what the word …
Mediator (Names of Jesus)
We are all familiar with the work of a mediator: he (or she) brings differing parties together. It could be countries, workers and a union, players and owners in basketball …
“Christ” (Names of Jesus)
My name is Jerry. But some people feel uncomfortable using that name so they call me ‘Pastor.’ I have gotten used to that designation and answer to it when …