Defining Jesus in different ways: names and titles, prophecies, actions, words part 1 |
There are so many ways to look at Jesus. Here are notes on what to consider. What do we call Jesus? His titles are many they include: Lord of lords Kings of kings Emmanuel I AM Anointed one Christ Savior Messiah Redeemer Alpha and Omega The Word Son of man Son of God Seed of Jesse Lion of Judah Lamb of God One like Moses Priest in the order of Melchizedek Great high priest The great physician Prince of peace Holy One of God Man of sorrows Nazarene Rock Prophet Truth What does Jesus call himself? Titles like: The good shepherd The way, the truth, and the life The living water The bread of life The true vine The son of man The lord of the sabbath The bridegroom The alpha and the Omega What does prophecy offer as descriptors? Born in Bethlehem Messiah Despised among men God's servant A Nazarene Acceptor of great abuse Like a lamb to the slaughter Line of David House of Judah Holder of a scepter Crusher of the serpent's head Betrayed by a friend Ministry begins in Galilee Buried in a rich man's grave Riding on a donkey Betrayed for thirty pieces of silver Thirty pieces of silver cast in the house of the Lord Die a violent death Messenger to prepare the way Forerunner in the spirit of Elijah Forerunner turns many to righteousness |