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 Advent Season (Anticipating the Birth of Jesus) 28 Names of Jesus December 11, 2020 The First LED Name #11: “Light of the World” “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life’” (John 8:12). ’Tis the season — to drive up the electric bill. Everywhere you turn, or go straight, you see lights. They range from the simple white lights of the Moravians to…

ADVENT SEASON (ANTICIPATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 10, 2020 NAME #10: The Morning Star (Revelation 22:16) During this Advent season, we are focusing on the names of Jesus. If you’re like me, you may have heard this name, but not as often as some of the other more commonly-known names associated with Jesus. Those have been addressed previously. I’m not a sailor, but they would know the importance of stars. Stars light up the night…

ADVENT SEASON (ANTICIPATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 9, 2020 NAME #9: Prophet (Luke 24:19; Deuteronomy 18:15 – 19) “And he said to them, ‘What things?’ And they said to him, ‘Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people.’” (Luke 24:19) “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him…

ADVENT SEASON (ANTICIPATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 8, 2020 NAME #8: Branch These are prophecies of Jesus found in the Old Testament, that are referring to Him as the BRANCH, the future King of Israel: Isaiah 4:2 “In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth [shall be] excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.” Isaiah 11:1 “A shoot shall come out…

ADVENT SEASON (THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE SEASON LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 7, 2020 #7: “The Word” John 1:14; John 1:9-18 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). The anticipation is building for one of the most celebrated days on the calendar. I’ve heard people comment that this needs…

ADVENT SEASON (THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE SEASON LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 5, 2020 Name #6: “The Good Shepherd” I continually find my children to be fascinating case studies. For example, one day my wife and I found that our children had been “counting” the money in their piggy banks, and in doing so, they had destroyed some of the money. To me, that’s a big deal. Money that could have been put…

ADVENT SEASON (THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE SEASON LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 4, 2020 Bloom Where You’re Planted “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star“ (Revelation 22:16). Name #5: “Root of David” Roots was a popular miniseries based on the bestselling book by Alex Haley, who traced his ancestry back to…

ADVENT SEASON (THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE SEASON LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 3, 2020 Name #4: “Lamb of God” Scripture reading: John 1:29 – 36 What are some images that come to mind when we think of a lamb? In the biblical context, especially the Old Testament, we think of it as a sacrificial animal. Other ways we symbolize it are gentleness, innocence, purity, and meekness. Now, I have never been around sheep…

ADVENT SEASON (THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE SEASON LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 2, 2020 “‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.’” (Revelation 1:8) “Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: ‘I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Who is like me?…

ADVENT SEASON (THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE SEASON LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS) 28 NAMES OF JESUS DECEMBER 1, 2020 Name #2: “I Am” Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58). John 8 includes the only “I am” statement in the entire gospel. This impromptu courtroom experience found in the chapter finds the “I am of the world” in a spirited debate with the “I am” of the Son.…