Lesson #16

2012-07-27
By fbmenadmin
Posted in Bible Study Made Easy

Lesson #16

The Names and Titles of Jesus

The name “Jesus” is the Greek form of the word “Joshua,” meaning “Yahweh is salvation.” This is made clear in Matthew 1:21 : “You are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

Titles Used for Jesus in the Old Testament

There are six names which refer to Jesus in the Book of Isaiah.

• Immanuel, God with us. Isaiah 7:14

• Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

• Root of Jesse. Isaiah 11:10

• Branch. Zechariah 6:12

Titles Used for Jesus in the Gospels

Every title, or name used to refer to Jesus, reveals his character.

Title used

Significance

Bible reference

Teacher/Rabbi

and

The Teacher

Jesus taught people about God

Mark 5:35

Prophet

He spoke the word of God

Luke 24:19

Christ

(Greek for Anointed One/Messiah.)

Sent to establish God’s kingdom on earth

John 1:41

I Am

Jesus existed before his human life on earth

John 8:58

The Lamb of God

Jesus would be a sacrifice for sin

John 1:29

Jesus the Nazarene

To distinguish him from other people called Jesus

Matthew 2:23

Son of David

Descended from David. Fulfilled all the promises made to King David.

Matthew 15:22

Son of God

Jesus was uniquely related to God

Mark 1:1

Son of Man

Showing his human identity

Matthew 8:20

Word

How Jesus revealed God

John 1:1

Rabboni

My dear Master

John 20:16

Lord

A title showing respect

Luke 11:1

Titles for Jesus in the Rest of the New Testament

Title

Significance

Bible reference

Alpha and Omega

The beginning and the end

Revelation 1:8

Author of life

The one who gives life

Acts 3:15

The bright Morning Star

The one who brings light

Revelation 22:16

Head of the Church

The overseer of all Christians

Ephesians 5:23

Holy and Righteous One

Jesus was both holy and righteous

Acts 3:14

King of kings and Lord of lords

Ruler of all

Revelation 19:16

Lamb

Lamb killed as a sacrifice for sin

Revelation 5:6 –13

Lion of the tribe of Judah

A title of the Messiah from the family of David

Revelation 5:5

Root of David

A title of the Messiah from the family of David

Revelation 5:5

Savior

One who saves from sin

1 John 4:14

Word of God

Gives voice to God’s truth

Revelation 19:13

• In the seven “I ams” described in John’s Gospel, Jesus uses seven figurative descriptions of himself. See: What’s so special about John’s Gospel? page 54.

Studying the Life of Jesus

Opening Observations

• Nearly everything we know about Jesus comes from the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

• Many people have strong views about Jesus, but few people have taken the time to read the gospels.

Twelve Highlights of Jesus’ Life

Questions to ask as you read through the highlights

• Why do you think the writer included this particular story in his gospel?

• What does this event tell us about who Jesus was?

1 His birth

Luke 2:1 –7

2 The visit of the shepherds

Luke 2:8 –20

3 The wise men and their gifts

Matthew 2:1 –12

4 The twelve-year-old Jesus visits the Temple

Luke 2:41 –50

5 Jesus’ baptism

Matthew 3:13 –17

6 Jesus is tempted

Matthew 4:1 –11

7 A top religious leader talks to Jesus

John 3:1 –21

8 Jesus speaks to a despised female half-caste

John 4:1 –42

9 Jesus chooses his team

Matthew 10:1 –4

10 Peter gets it right

Matthew 16:13 –20

11 The transfiguration of Jesus

Matthew 17:1 –13

12 The ascension of Jesus

Luke 24:50 –53

Getting to Know and to Love the Gospels

• Here is a simple way to read through the gospels in less than thirteen weeks.

• Read a chapter a day of Mark’s Gospel (16 days).

• Read a chapter a day of Matthew’s Gospel (28 days).

• Read a chapter a day of Luke’s Gospel (24 days).

• Read a chapter a day of John’s Gospel (21 days).

It’s a Fact

The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35 . It has two words, one in Greek.

What Did Jesus Say?

Occasion

Bible reference

Theme

Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5-7

The way to be happy

The upper room

John 13-17

How to live the Jesus way

The Mount of Olives

Matthew 24-25

The shape of the future

What Did Jesus Do?

Miracle

Bible reference

Spiritual truth demonstrated

Paralytic healed

Luke 5

The forgiveness of sins

5,000 people fed

John 6

Jesus is the bread of life

Various miracles

Matthew 8

Jesus’ authority over disease

How did people respond to Jesus?

People

Response

Reasons

Leaders

Few believed

They rejected Jesus because:
• He said he was God. John 5:18
• They disapproved of the company he kept. Mark 2:16
• He challenged their traditions. Mark 7:1–13

Crowds

Many believed

Examples of those who welcomed Jesus:
• Many Samaritans. John 4:39
• Many Jews. John 11:45
• Crowds listened to Jesus with delight. Mark 12:37
• People rejected by society. Luke 15:1

Concluding Thought

• As you read the four gospels, compile your own biography of Jesus. Use the four headings on this page, and write down what happened, with its reference in the gospels.

• See also: A year’s worth of Bible studies, page 62.

Source: Water, M. (1998). Bible Study made easy. The Made Easy Series (30). Alresford, Hampshire: John Hunt Publishers Ltd.

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