Actually Jesus has one name: “Jesus.” Which, incidentally, is the Greek form
of the Hebrew name “Joshua.” That was the name the angel gave to Joseph to
give God's Son. He was named "Jesus" because "Jesus" means "The Lord Saves"
and that's exactly what he came to do.
But there are countless other things Jesus is called. Many of these are
titles (like "Christ") or what we might today call "nicknames" (a nickname
describes some aspect of the person, but isn't his given name). These titles
and “nicknames” further describe the person whose name is Jesus.
Here is a sampling of those titles and "nicknames." As you read through
them, answer the question, "What does this name/title show me about Jesus?"
Which one means the most to you at this point in your life?
Wonderful,
Counselor,
Mighty God
Prince of Peace,
Holy One
Immanuel (means "God is with us")
Lamb of God
The Way,
The Truth
The Life
The Good Shepherd
The Gate for the sheep
The Light of the World
The Resurrection and the Life
The Word of life
King of Kings
Lord of Lords
Lord of All
Messiah,
Son of God
Son of Man
Savior
Lord of all
Advocate
Author and finisher of our faith
Chief cornerstone
Righteous judge
Head of the church
Alpha and Omega.
