The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns
The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns
fulfilled. He was the Son of David and also David's Lord (Mark 12:35-37). This title was rich in Jewish heritage, for David was considered the model king of Israel. THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR Again, in identifying another title of Jesus, the Scriptures refer to an image of light. Jesus calls Himself “the bright and morning star” (22:16). This star is so named because it appears on the horizon just before sunrise. The appearance of the morning star tells us that the “dayspring from on high” is almost here. It is the star of hope for those who are tired of the long night of darkness. And with the Apostle John, we are encouraged by this star to pray, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (22:20). CONCLUSION If Jesus were to come to you today and ask, “What could I do for you?” how would you respond? Actually, the question is not hypothetical. He is here and asking. He wants to become more meaningful in your life by revealing Himself in His names to you. I trust you have learned something new about the Lord Jesus Christ in this brief study of His names, but I hope even more that your new knowledge of Jesus goes beyond the intellect. The names and titles of Jesus in Scripture become ever clearer in the context of your experience with the Lord. Don't be the barrier that prevents Jesus from doing for you what He wants to do in order to make His names a meaningful part of your Christian experience. For Discussion: 1. Why does the last book in the Bible, Revelation, have perhaps more names of Jesus than any other? What is the main theme of this book? 2. Why is Revelation called a climactic book? 3. What is the threefold picture of Jesus in Revelation? Relate it to His threefold anointed offices. 4. Note the contrasting descriptions of Christ as a Lion and Lamb. How do these titles carry out the theme of Revelation? What do these titles tell us about Christ? 5. Name the titles in Revelation that describe Christ as a conqueror. What do these titles tell us about Christ? 6. Explain how Christ is the Root and Offspring of David. 7. Share briefly something new you have learned about the Lord Jesus Christ in this study of His names.
A-21 APPENDIX THE NAMES AND TITLES OF JESUS CHRIST IN SCRIPTURE The Advocate with the Father (I John 2:1) Aijeleth Shahar (Psalm 22:Title) An Alien unto My Mother's Children (Psalm 69:8) Alive for Evermore (Revelation 1:18) The All, and in All (Colossians 3:11) The Almighty Which Is (Revelation 1:8) The Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8) An Altar (Hebrews 13:10) The Altogether Lovely (Song of Solomon 5:16) The Amen (Revelation 3:14) The Angel of the Covenant (Malachi 3:1) The Angel of God (Genesis 21:17) The Angel of His Presence (Isaiah 63:9) The Angel of the Lord (Genesis 16:7) The Anointed of God (I Samuel 2:35; Psalm 2:2) Another King (Acts 17:7) The Apostle of Our Profession (Hebrews 3:1) The Ark of the Covenant (Joshua 3:3) The Arm of the Lord (Isaiah 53:1) The Author of Eternal Salvation (Hebrews 5:9) The Author of Our Faith (Hebrews 12:2) B - 32 The Babe of Bethlehem (Luke 2:12, 16) The Balm in Gilead (Jeremiah 8:22) A Banner to Them that Fear Thee (Psalm 60:4) The Bearer of Glory (Zechariah 6:13) The Bearer of Sin (Hebrews 9:28) The Beauties of Holiness (Psalm 110:3) Before All Things (Colossians 1:17) The Beginning (Colossians 1:18) The Beginning of the Creation of God (Revelation 3:14) The Beginning and the Ending (Revelation 1:8) The Beloved (Ephesians 1:6) My Beloved Son (Matthew 3:17) The Better (Hebrews 7:7) The Bishop of Your Souls (I Peter 2:25) The Blessed and Only Potentate (I Timothy 6:15)
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fulfilled. He was the Son <strong>of</strong> David and also David's Lord (Mark 12:35-37). This title was rich in<br />
Jewish heritage, for David was considered the model king <strong>of</strong> Israel.<br />
THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR<br />
Again, in identifying another title <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong>, the Scriptures refer to an image <strong>of</strong> light. <strong>Jesus</strong><br />
calls Himself “the bright and morning star” (22:16). This star is so named because it appears on<br />
the horizon just before sunrise. <strong>The</strong> appearance <strong>of</strong> the morning star tells us that the “dayspring<br />
from on high” is almost here. It is the star <strong>of</strong> hope for those who are tired <strong>of</strong> the long night <strong>of</strong><br />
darkness. And with the Apostle John, we are encouraged by this star to pray, “Even so, come,<br />
Lord <strong>Jesus</strong>” (22:20).<br />
CONCLUSION<br />
If <strong>Jesus</strong> were to come to you today and ask, “What could I do for you?” how would you<br />
respond? Actually, the question is not hypothetical. He is here and asking. He wants to become<br />
more meaningful in your life by revealing Himself in His names to you. I trust you have learned<br />
something new about the Lord <strong>Jesus</strong> Christ in this brief study <strong>of</strong> His names, but I hope even<br />
more that your new knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong> goes beyond the intellect. <strong>The</strong> names and titles <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong><br />
in Scripture become ever clearer in the context <strong>of</strong> your experience with the Lord. Don't be the<br />
barrier that prevents <strong>Jesus</strong> from doing for you what He wants to do in order to make His names a<br />
meaningful part <strong>of</strong> your Christian experience.<br />
For Discussion:<br />
1. Why does the last book in the Bible, Revelation, have perhaps more names <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong><br />
than any other? What is the main theme <strong>of</strong> this book?<br />
2. Why is Revelation called a climactic book?<br />
3. What is the threefold picture <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong> in Revelation? Relate it to His threefold anointed<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
4. Note the contrasting descriptions <strong>of</strong> Christ as a Lion and Lamb. How do these titles<br />
carry out the theme <strong>of</strong> Revelation? What do these titles tell us about Christ?<br />
5. Name the titles in Revelation that describe Christ as a conqueror. What do these titles<br />
tell us about Christ?<br />
6. Explain how Christ is the Root and Offspring <strong>of</strong> David. 7. Share briefly something new<br />
you have learned about the Lord <strong>Jesus</strong> Christ in this study <strong>of</strong> His names.
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