TITLES OF JESUS
* The “Son of Man” (Mark 14:61-62) – is a title often applied by Jesus to Himself. It is an allusion to Daniel 7:13-14. * “The Christ” (Matthew 16:16) – is a translation of the Hebrew “Masia?”, the Messiah, and is used as a title for Jesus in the New Testament. * “Lord” (Romans 10:9) – a name for God; it means that he has authority, or ‘master’; Adonai in Hebrew . * “Messiah” (John 4:25) – literally means ” The Anointed one.” * “Leader and Savior” (Acts 5:31) – His being leader is a matter related to His authority. * “Redeemer” (Isaiah 49:26) – Jesus Christ as having brought redemption to mankind. * “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
– The prophecy will reach its consummation at Christ’s second coming. * “The Son of God” (Matthew 4:3) – is a title applied uniquely to Jesus and in various ways to other people, even nations. * “High priest” (Hebrews 6:20) – It means one who is holy or set apart to perform those services. * “The Way, and the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6) – is one of the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus. * “The Light of the World” (John 8:12) – is the second of seven “I Am” declarations of Jesus, recorded only in John’s gospel, that point to His unique divine identity and purpose. * “The Bread of Life” (John 6:35, 48) – it states that “The bread of God fell from heaven and gives life to the world.” It seems “the bread of life” has the meaning “bread that gives life. * “The Alpha and the Omega” (Revelation 21:6) – Alpha is the first letter in the Greek alphabet and Omega is the last. Together these two letters form a monogram or symbol for one of the names of Jesus Christ, meaning “the Beginning and the End.” * “The Good Shepherd” (John 10:11) – Jesus is referencing His inherent goodness, His righteousness, and His beauty. As shepherd of the sheep, He is the one who protects, guides, and nurtures His…