Recently I received some push back from a prayer I gave at the PA Capitol. One of the reasons is that I pray “in Jesus’ name!” Can you imagine that? But the fact is His Name is offensive, especially to those who do not know Him. It made me think about the NAME or better the “nameS” of Jesus. Did you know that Jesus is called a number of names in the Bible? In the MacArthur Study Bible there is this great chart. Check it out! How many of these names did you know Jesus by and did you ever consider the significance of the name given???
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Name or Title
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Significance
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Biblical Reference
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Adam, Last Adam
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First of the new race of the redeemed
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1 Cor. 15:45
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Alpha and Omega
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The beginning and ending of all things
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Rev. 21:6
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Bread of Life
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The one essential food
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John 6:35
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Chief Cornerstone
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A sure foundation for life
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Eph. 2:20
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Chief Shepherd
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Protector, sustainer, and guide
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1 Pet. 5:4
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Firstborn from the Dead
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Leads us into resurrection and eternal life
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Col. 1:18
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Good Shepherd
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Provider and caretaker
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John 10:11
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Great Shepherd of the Sheep
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Trustworthy guide and protector
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Heb. 13:20
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High Priest
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A perfect sacrifice for our sins
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Heb. 3:1
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Holy One of God
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Sinless in His nature
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Mark 1:24
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Immanuel (God With Us)
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Stands with us in all life’s circumstances
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Matt. 1:23
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King of Kings, Lord of Lords
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The Almighty, before whom every knee will bow
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Rev. 19:16
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Lamb of God
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Gave His life as a sacrifice on our behalf
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John 1:29
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Light of the World
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Brings hope in the midst of darkness
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John 9:5
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Lord of Glory
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The power and presence of the living God
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1 Cor. 2:8
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Mediator between God and Men
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Brings us into God’s presence redeemed and forgiven
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1 Tim. 2:5
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Only Begotten of the Father
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The unique, one-of-a-kind Son of God
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John 1:14
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Prophet
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Faithful proclaimer of the truths of God
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Acts 3:22
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Savior
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Delivers us from sin and death
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Luke 1:47
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Seed of Abraham
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Mediator of God’s covenant
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Gal. 3:16
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Son of Man
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Identifies with us in our humanity
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Matt. 18:11
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The Word
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Present with God at the creation
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John 1:1
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