The Names of Jesus

During this season of Advent as we prepare and anticipate the celebration of Christ coming into the world, our family has started a new dinner time tradition this year by reading a scripture verse with a unique name for Jesus each night as we countdown the days until Christmas.  This has been a great way to focus on Jesus and for us to discuss His many wonderful attributes.

After finding this list below of 25 different names for Jesus, I ran across another blog that had 100 Names of Jesus listed in alphabetical order.  As I read these names of Jesus, I've challenged myself to reflect daily on how His character is described throughout the Bible and how I may reflect His light in the world.

The Names of Jesus

1. Jesus: Read Matthew 1:21

2. Immanuel: Read Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23

3. Messiah: Read Mark 8:29

4. Light of the World: Read John 8:12

5. Savior: Read John 4:42

6. The Word: Read John 1:1 and Revelation 19:13

7. Lamb of God: Read John 1:29

8. First Born of Every Creature: Read Colossians 1:15

9. Good Shepherd: Read John 10:11

10. Alpha and Omega: Read Revelation 22:13

11. Wonderful Counselor: Read Isaiah 9:6

12. The Christ: Read Matthew 16:16

13. Holy One: Read Mark 1:24

14. God with Us: Read Luke 2:1-20

15. Friend: Read Matthew 11:19

16. Son of Man: Read Daniel 7:13, Matthew 9:6, 12:40

17. Ancient of Days: Read Daniel 7:9

18. Servant: Read Matthew 12:18

19. King: Read Zechariah 9:9

20. Prince of Peace: Read Isaiah 9:6

21. Bright and Morning Star: Read Revelation 22:16

22. Bread of Life: Read John 6:35

23. The Mighty God: Read Isaiah 9:6

24. Son of David: Read Jeremiah 33:17 and Matthew 20:30

25. Unspeakable Gift: Read 2 Corinthians 9:15