Immanuel means “God with us”. It is one of the most comforting names for Jesus. During those times when we’re in despair and cry out to God, we want to know God is with us. To know He has not abandoned us in our most desperate need. When we are scared; when we don’t know what to do or where to turn; we want to know God is with us. To know He hears us, understands our pain, cares for us, and most importantly, has not forgotten us. God is with us. And in our times of joy when our hearts […]
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Christ is a title, and it means Anointed or Chosen One. The word Christ is the Greek (or New Testament) equivalent of the Hebrew (Old Testament) word for Messiah. The name Jesus is the human name given to Mary by the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:31). The full name of Jesus Christ is Jesus the Anointed One or Jesus the Messiah. Jesus asks His disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered Him, “You are the Messiah!” (Mark 8:29) As a show of authority, the kings, priests, and prophets were anointed with oil in ancient Israel. Anointing was a symbolic […]
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In the book of Revelation, Jesus reveals himself to the Apostle John as the “Bright Morning Star”. “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to attest these things to you for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright Morning Star.” (Revelation 22:16) Jesus is not just one of many stars, but the bright morning star, the one that outshines all the others. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12). […]
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The Good Shepherd is one of my favorite names of Jesus. One who will take care of you. One who is good! We all need a little more good in this world, and that is what Jesus brings. It is one of the few names that Jesus gives to himself, so it must be important. Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) The good shepherd came to seek and find the lost. Jesus gave us an example of this through his parable of the lost sheep, mentioned in […]
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves to share the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.