Overview this funschooling unit is one that my family often uses as we enter into the christmas season. I have also presented hotlinks to the scriptures from which they are drawn for your further study. The names of god, their pronunciation and their translation. Christians have attached theological significance to the holy name of jesus. Names and titles of jesus in the new testament wikipedia. Almighty one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty. There are other titles for jesus christ in the new as well as in the old testament. As we read through, we cant help but give him thanks and praise, our savior and lord who sets us free 50 names of jesus. These are available for free for personal use or for gifting completed projects with them. Heres just some of those names, titles, and verses from gods word. The unit is meant to begin on december 1 and continue each day throuh. The power and authority of the name of jesus rightfully belongs to you as a bornagain christian, and he expects. For example, a person might heal someone in jesus name, or cast out a demon in jesus name, or pronounce forgiveness of sins in jesus name, etc. Names such as the king of kings, chief cornerstone, and lion of judah, among many others, hold a special blessing or promise for those who believe on his name.
Browse for all the origins, histories, and meanings of. Names, titles, descriptions and symbols of jesus in the. Jesus of nazareth, a religious figure whom christians consider to be the son of god and call jesus christ in the belief that he is the messiah, and whom muslims believe to be a prophet. Jesus as a boys name is pronounced jeezus, haysoos. Few people know the meanings of english names as most of them are not english words apart from a few like grace, joy, victor, ernest etc. These names sometimes described the experiences of the parents. The names of jesus christ in the bible god is real. We have used cassies version for several years, but i though it would be nice to alternate years with the names of jesus study. Lets take a look at five of the most common names of jesus and see what they teach us about who he is. One name, two names, even three or four names could not capture all jesus is and all he came to earth to do for us. There are many, many titles of christ in both the new and old testaments. As a result of jesus christ in the new testament, jesus is considered to be too sacred to be given as a first name in parts of the christian world. The names of jesus pamphlet is a bestselling tool for learning the names, character and personal attributes of jesus. The first use of this verb in scripture is also the embryonic first mention of the doctrine of salvation exodus 14.
The study focused on 26 names and titles for jesus, so the devotional focused on one name or several similar names that were being counted as one name each week. Most christian prayers are uttered, in the name of jesus. Jesus and she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name jesus. There are two hundred and fiftysix names given in the bible for the lord jesus christ, and i suppose this was because he was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express. This document will focus only on the subject verses concerning jesus found in. Christ, used by christians as both a name and a title, is synonymous with jesus. He has been with his creation from the very beginning. Two names and a variety of titles are used to refer to jesus in the new testament. Names and titles of jesus are like glittering facets of a cut diamond.
It is also used as a title, in the reciprocal use christ jesus, meaning the messiah jesus, and. There are other titles for jesus christ in the new as well as. Dec 01, 2012 visit them daily as they encourage you to count down to christmas while exploring the 25 names of jesus. But when we do, let us understand the lord and christ. In every age and every culture names are important. Pastor wiersbe describes some names of our lord jesus referencing the bible in a beautiful way. The names of god there are two important collections of data that one has to take into account when dealing with the name of god. The meaning of jehovahshammah jehovahshammah means the lord is present. Short form of joshua, from the hebrew name jehoshua. Names and titles of jesus christ in the bible doctrine. Do the titles and names of jesus hold a significance. Names follow the genealogy in the gospel of matthew ch.
The names the heavenly father gave his son describe the sons person and work. There are many different names of him throughout the bible. In acts 4 our text has an incredible back drop the authorities have arrested peter and john for preaching. The elephantine papyri and the samaritan papyri from the wadi daliyeh. Jan 01, 2006 praying the names of jesus is a daily devotional that lasts for 26 weeks half a year. Each day you will use one of the names of jesus and look up the related scripture reference. Visit them daily as they encourage you to count down to christmas while exploring the 25 names of jesus. In christianity, the two names jesus and emmanuel that refer to jesus in the new testament have salvific attributes. Terms in this set 24 emmanuel god with us the word of god. The english translation of jehovahshammah is the lord is there.
Praying the names of jesus is a daily devotional that lasts for 26 weeks half a year. The history of jesus originates from a hebrew background. The names of jesus by karen caroe click here to read about the 149page expanded version of this unit. Jesus name in hebrew was yeshua which translates to english as joshua. Jesus christ, celestial cities, and luminous beings. The names of jesus and their meanings ebook bundle. It is of hebrew origin, and the meaning of jesus is the lord is salvation. Then you will discuss the meaningqualitycharacter of that name and how it relates to jesus.
The milky way is the name given to our own galaxy by western academic astronomy. In the culture of the bible, names were chosen for their meanings. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page. The name jesus joshua is built on the hebrew verb stem yasha meaning saved. Heres just some of those names and verses from gods word. They show that the following names of god were in use. The phrase in jesus name is associated with the authority of jesus imparted to a person where that person performs an action as if it were jesus actually doing it.
Jesus called the holy spirit the comforter, and the apostle paul writes that the lord is the god of all comfort. Jesus is the word made flesh, the promised son given to us to take away our sin and reconciling us with god. I found an online study at easy fun school on the names of jesus. But the question is how to choose an apt name from so many options. Names were simply hebrew words or phrases that anyone could understand. The old testament prophetic names of jesus hidden in the pages of law, history, poetry, and prophecy is a myriad of names and titles of jesus.
As one prays and studies them, they amount to a minicatechesis of the lord jesus. It was also the name of one of the disciples of jesus. Browse for all the origins, histories, and meanings of jesus and almost 2,000,000 other surnames. To pray in the name of jesus, however, is to pray in the character. Knowing and understanding the names of jesus enriches times of personal devotion and prayer, and builds faith and trust in the lord. Used 42 times in the new testament, son of god affirms the deity of christ. There are many more titles of jesus, but the above should be sufficient to give the student an understanding of how each one of these brings out some characteristic of jesus. God continues by saying, say to the children of israel, i am has sent me to you. The name of the biblical christ is very frequently used. Feb 22, 2006 interestingly, the names of jesus come from both the old and new testaments. Jesus favorite name for the holy spirit jesus used the term paraclete, meaning helper, to describe the holy spirit to his disciples. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page book. What does jesus mean jesus means one who played the part of jesus in the mystery plays and mircle plays. Jesus christ jesus christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
This book exalts and glorifies jesus christ as our god and savoir through the study of his names. For this reason alone, we should hunger to understand the significance of the names of god. The study of gods many names will give us a greater knowledge of our wonderful god. The salvation of israel is there defined in terms of the destruction of the army of egypt in the red sea. Youve heard of jesus as messiah, prince of peace, lamb of god but you probably havent spent much time digging into the truths these titles reveal about jesus. John explains that from the beginning of creation the word was with god, and the word was god. What the names of jesus tell us about his character. The bible is filled with many references to who jesus is, his life, his lordship, and what he came to do. Both human and divine, and will issue in gods kingdom. We might speak of our saviour as the lord jesus christ. List of scriptural names of jesus christ references. The continue reading 150 titles of christ from the scriptures. Understanding the names of god will help us understand how to praise and worship him more effectively. Note this updated version has no creases or folds along text, making it much easier to read, and previous errors are corrected.
What are the different names and titles of jesus christ. Meaning of jesus last name surname family name jesus. The name jesus was well explained in matthews gospel. Above all, enjoy the unit and study the meanings behind the names given to jesus in the bible and how they pertain to us today. The name of the biblical christ is very frequently used as a given name in hispanic cultures. The names of jesus by karen caroe free unit studies. Perhaps more than any other, this name consistently describes the character of the holy spirit in his relationship to us prior to our conversion, at the time of our. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god.
Heres a fairly comprehensive list of the names of god grouped according to the chapter classification of names in names and titles of god jesuswalk, 2010, by dr. The concept of the christ in christianity originated from the concept of the messiah in judaism. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship. To many, this has come to be nothing more than a phrase that is little different from the complimentary close of a letter.
The lord jesus said in his high priestly prayer in john 17. Jesus in his high priestly prayer said, i have manifested your name jn 17. An older student could make their own journal or just add their computer generated page to the family christmas album. The 50 names are featured in an easytouse chart format along with their. The history of jesus originates from a spanish background.
We alternate our studies each year between the symbols of christmas and names of jesus. I do ask however instead of making tons of copies for all your friends please direct them back here to down load their own set. Parents often struggle to select just the right name to give their child. In the days when the bible was being written, the israelites often chose names for their babies based on the childs character or.
Scriptural names and descriptions of the lord and saviour jesus christ. Browse for all the origins, histories, and meanings of jesus and over 40,000 other names. If we want to be like jesusif we want our lives to reflect his characterwe need to know more about what he was like. Well, options are endless, but here we talk about 150 popular baby boy names with meaning. Jesus and the foundation to the christians position in grace.
The names after david differ from that of matthews genealogy due to another method of tracing the lineage of jesus. The names of jesus advent chain this printable was inspired bycassie jones version of the advent chain by jim elzerman. So then, and much more so, do the names of god convey the manyfaceted character and work of our god. Jesus himself in person was and is the name of god. The study focused on 26 names and titles for jesus, so the. Names and references are based on the king james version kjv of the holy bible. Diminutive of joshua from the hebrew name jehoshua. Descriptive names of satan and their meaning name description christian new testament verse 1 abaddon destruction the destroyer rev. Luke has 77 names the number of forgiveness from jesus to adam the son of god. This is the name jesus christ in ancient aramaic, a language he spoke while on earth.
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