The
names and titles of the Lord Jesus Christ - a cause for praise.
Jesus
– His human name expressing His mission – The LORD saving His people from their
sins.
Christ – The anointed one, promised in the Old
Testament to save the world by sacrifice and judgement.
Lord – The disciples always spoke to Him as Lord
or Master
or
Teacher- and so should we. "God has made this same Jesus both Lord and Christ."
Son of
God – He said
" I came down from heaven"
The Father said ' This is my beloved
Son" and so we should worship Him.
Saviour – He didn't come to judge the world, but to
save –"thank you Lord"
Redeemer _ He paid the price to set us free from
Satan, sin and self
Reconciler – He offered Himself as a sacrifice to
bring us back to God.
Advocate – each day He intercedes before God for us.
King – Born King of the Jews, now exalted at
God's right hand, He is waiting for the day when He will be revealed as King of
kings and Lord of lords. – 'even so come Lord Jesus.
Shepherd – The almighty always was caring for those
who trusted Him. This is seen in the tender love of the Good Shepherd.
And
much, much more:
Let
us receive Him
"
Trust Him
"
Serve Him
"
Love Him
" Worship Him
