Peyton Manning referred to the "man upstairs"

After Peyton Manning won the super bowl he thanked the "man upstars" and said he would say a prayer.
The Bible has many names for Jesus but the "man upstairs" is not one of them.
When anyone refers to "the man upstairs" they and you can't be sure who they are really talking about.

The bible says that even those who call on his name will be saved.

If one prays and believes on "the man upstaris" they will not be praying to God.

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

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The Names of Jesus

There are over 170 names of Jesus, we will look at 86.

Purpose of this series:
- Heb 12:3, so we will "consider Him".
- I Pet 2:7, to make Him more "precious" to us.

Scriptural Order (When introduced as Jesus’ name):

1) Shiloh, Gen 49:10 (means "Peace bringer")
- only occurrence of this Hebrew word in the Bible
- unto Him shall the gathering of the people be
- Is 2:2; Mic 4:1, during the Kingdom, all shall flow to Jerusalem

2) Star Out of Jacob, Num 24:17
- He is light
- II Pe 1:19, the day star (light bringer)
- Mt 1:2, He had to be a descendent of Jacob
- Rev 22:16, Bright and Morning Star

3) Sceptre, Num 24:17 (the King is coming)
- Gen 49:10, the sceptre shall not depart from Judah
- Is 9:7, His government described
- He 1:8, His throne is forever and His sceptre is righteous

4) Prophet, Deu 18:15-19
- Lu 4:24; 7:16; Jn 6:14; 7:40; Ac 3:20-26, Jesus was the fulfilment
- Heb 1:1-2, God spake unto us by His Son
- the gospels are God's words
- Matt 24 an example of His prophecies

5) Redeemer, Job 19:25-26; Is 59:20; Gal 3:13; Rev 5:9
- one of God's offices, Is 48:17
- redeem means to purchase back from the slave market by paying a price
- Eph 1:7, redemption is through His blood; I Pe 1:18-19
(Heb 9:12, eternal redemption)
- Tit 2:14, he redeems us from all iniquity
- we should be thankful for our redemption

6) Son of God, Ps 2:7, 12; Mt 16:16; Mark 1:1; Lu 1:35; Jn 6:69; 9:35-38 (47 in NT)
- Lu 1:32, Son of the Highest
- Mk 14:61, Son of the Blessed
- Jn 5:18; 10:30-36, it makes Him equal with God
- believing it part of salvation, Jn 20:31; Ac 8:37; I Jn 4:15; 5:13
- having the Son is life, I Jn 5:12
- Mt 8:29; Mark 3:11; 5:7; Lu 4:41; 8:28, the devils recognized Him
- Dan 3:25, He was in the fiery furnace with the Hebrew children
- Ro 1:4, the resurrection declares His power
- Jn 5:25, His voice shall raise the dead

7) Holy One Ps 16:10; Act 3:14
Is 43:3, 15, Jehovah's name
- 44 times in OT as Jehovah's name, emphasises His holiness
- His holiness His #1 attribute
- Rev 15:4, only Jehovah is Holy, (fear Him)
Act 2:27, 31, fulfilled Ps 16:10, He wouldn't see corruption
Mk 1:24, unclean spirits knew who He was
I Pet 1:15-16, therefore we should be holy
- Rom 8:29 conform to His image
- do we live a holy life, public and private? (lift up holy hands in prayer)

8) King Ps 24:7-10; Zec 9:9
Mt 2:2; 21:5, (fulfilment of Zec 9:9): King of the Jews
Jn 1:49; King of Israel
Jn 12:12-15, why He came
Lu 1:32-33, no end to His Kingdom (everlasting) ; Kingdom of David (Davidic Covenant)

Kingdom was "at hand" when He came the first time, Mt 3:2; 4:17; 10:5-7
The Jews rejected Him, Jn 19:12-15
The offer was taken back, Mt 23:37-39
The Kingdom won't come now until the King comes, II Ti 4:1

Rev 17:14; 19:16, King of Kings
- is He King of your life?

9) High Priest Ps 110:4; Heb 3:1
Heb 2:17-18, human so could understand our temptations
therefore He can help (sympathise with) when tempted
Heb 4:14-16, in heaven
was tempted in all points, yet without sin
therefore we can come boldly to the throne
Heb 7:21-27, priest for ever after order of Melchisedec
- see 7:1-4, king priest; no beginning or end; king of Salem (Jerusalem)
continueth ever, unchangeable priesthood because the priest never dies
we can come to God by Him, He ever intercedes for us (see Jn 17:20 where He prayed for us)
He's holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, higher than the heavens
He offered Himself ONCE (His own blood - see Heb 9:11-14), to obtain redemption for us
- Are you daily coming to your High Priest for forgiveness and fellowship with God?

10) Stone, Ps 118:22; I Pe 2:6-8 (Is 28:16)
- Chief corner stone
- headstone of the corner, Mat 21:42, 44 (Ps 118:22)
- Eph 2:20, the foundation stone of the church
- stone of stumbling (Is 8:14), for the Jews, Rom 9:32-33
- Dan 2:34, 45, the smiting stone cut out without hands (the kingdom)

- I Cor 3:11, He must be the foundation stone
- are your works for His sake?

11) Rose of Sharon, Song 2:1
- leafless meadow flower in Sharon, a region in northern Galilee
- Is 35:1-2, the rose in the desert, as Christ gives new life, II Cor 5:17
- rose given as an example of the prefect blossom
- the rose is still the favourite flower

12) Lily of the Valleys Song 2:1
A Palestinian red field flower, He is a flower in this world of sin
Mt 6:28-29, Christ used as an example of the beauty of creation
He is the Lily in our valleys, Ps 23:4, lean on Him!

13) Emmanuel Mt 1:23, fulfilment of Is 7:14
- "God with us" The God-Man
Virgin Birth, Mt 1:18-25; Lu 1:26-35
God in the flesh, Act 20:28; Jn 1:1,14; I Tim 3:16
- are you thankful that God loved us enough to become a man?

14) Wonderful, Is 9:6
- Eph 3:19, His love is wonderful (passeth knowledge)
- Ps 107:8, He does wonderful works
- Ps 119:129, His testimonies are wonderful
- All He did and was makes Him a Wonderful Saviour
- He was wonderful in His virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary death, unparalleled resurrection, supernatural ascension, loving intercession
- is He Wonderful to you?

15) Counsellor Is 9:6
Is 11:1-2, He has the Spirit of counsel
Lu 21:12-15, He'll give the words to say
Lu 24:45, He guides in the Word
Rev 3:18, He counsels us to buy His gold (true wisdom)

I Cor 1:30, He is wisdom
Jas 1:5, ask and He will give wisdom
I Cor 2:14, only guides the saved

Is He guiding your decisions? Do you consult your counsellor?

16) Mighty God, Is 9:6
- Ps 50:1, another name for Jehovah, Jer 32:18
- Tit 2:13, the Great God and our Saviour

17) Everlasting Father Is 9:6
- leaves no doubt about the Deity of Christ
- Is 64:8, Jehovah (LORD) is our Father
Jn 10:30, Jesus said, "I and my Father are one"
Mt 9:22, He referred to woman as "daughter"
Jn 14:9, "He that hath seen Christ hath seen the Father"
Mic 5:2, Jesus has always been, "from everlasting"
- do you love Him as a Father?

18) Prince of Peace, Is 9:6
- Is 11:1-9, He will bring peace to the earth with His kingdom
- He gives Christians peace now, Jn 14:27; 16:33
- with God, Rom 5:1; Eph 2:14-15; Col 1:20

19) Branch, Is 11:1 (Messiah) from Jesse, He will bring in the kingdom
Zech 3:8 (God's servant)
Zech 6:12, the man (temple, kingdom)
Jer 23:5-6, righteous branch of David, JEHOVAH OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
- Jer 33:15, branch of righteousness

All 4 ways Christ presented in gospels revealed as branch:
Matthew - Messiah, King of the Jews: to Jews (sovereign)
Mark - God's servant: to Romans (servant)
Luke - a man, the son of man: to Greeks (son of man)
John - God in the flesh, Jehovah, the I AM: to church (son of God)

Is He Your Messiah (King)? Does He Rule Your Life?

20) Jehovah, Is 40:3 with Mt 3:3
Jer 23:5-6, the Branch of David (I Cor 1:30, our righteousness)
Is 26:4, defines Hebrew word for LORD
- we've already seen that He is Jehovah from His other names: Almighty, Alpha and Omega, Emmanuel, Everlasting Father, First and Last, God, I AM

21) Ancient of Days Dan 7:9 (to be respected, venerated)
- garment white as snow, Matt 28:1-3
- hair like wool, Rev 1:14
Ps 90:2, Jehovah is everlasting
Mic 5:2, Jesus is everlasting, also Jn 1:1-3
Jesus to be worshipped, Php 2:10
- even by angels, Heb 1:6
Do you worship Him?

22) Messiah. (the anointed One)
- Dan 9:25, the time of His arrival was prophesied
- Jn 1:41, the Christ, the One the Jews had waited for
- the coming Prophet (Deu 18:15-19), Priest (Ps 110:4), and King (II Sam 7:12-13)
- the Jews still wait for the Messiah to come and He did
- He claimed to be the Messias (Greek form of Messiah), Jn 4:25-26

23) Judge, Ac 10:42, Judge of quick and dead
Mic 5:1, they shall smite the judge of Israel on the cheek

II Ti 4:1, He shall judge quick and dead at His appearing and
His kingdom - described in Mt 25:31
II Cor 5:10, judgment seat of Christ (after Rapture)
- are you ready for the judgment seat?

24) Desire of All Nations Hag 2:7
Shake all nations - tribulation
Then the desire of all nations comes, Mt 24:29-30
Is 2:1-4, kingdom established at Jerusalem
Zech 14:1- , Christ brings the kingdom after a battle
- He's coming again!!
- Is your desire to be with Him?

25) Sun of Righteousness, Mal 4:2
- Gen 1:16, the greater light, the sun, is a type of Christ, the Light of the World
- Rev 1:16, His countenance is as the sun
- statement of His Deity, Jehovah likened to the sun, Ps 84:11
- Is 9:2, those that walked in darkness have seen a great light!
- Is 60:19-20, God, the Lamb, will become the light in eternity (Rev 21:23)
- Ac 26:18, He turned us from darkness to light
- we are in the night of sin until the light comes
- Php 2:15, we are to reflect that light into this dark world, do we?

26) Jesus, Mt 1:1, 16, 21; Lu 1:31; 2:21, names by Gabriel (means "Saviour")
972 time in NT (Lord - 667; Christ - 569)

612 vs. - Jesus (alone)
92 vs. - Jesus Christ
81 vs. - Lord Jesus Christ
58 vs. - Christ Jesus
34 vs. - Lord Jesus
16 vs. - Jesus of Nazareth
9 vs. - Jesus Christ our Lord
2 vs. - Jesus Christ our Saviour

Ac 4:10-12, salvation in no other name
I Ti 1:15, Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners
Rom 10:9, confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus

Act 9:29, Paul preached boldly in His name, do we?
Ac 15:26, Christians hazarded their lives for His name
- Ac 21:13, Paul ready to die for His name
Col 3:17, do all in His name
Php 2:10, all shall bow at that name!! do we now?

song: "Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know"

27) Christ Mt 1:1, 16-17 Name in NT 569 times
"Christ Jesus" 58 times
"Christ Jesus our Lord" 5 times
- anointed, Heb 1:9, quoting Ps 2:2
- Messiah, Jn 1:41, the Christ

Mt 16:16,20, thou art the Christ; Jesus the Christ
Mt 23:10, Christ is our master?
Jn 20:31, bible written so believe Jesus is the Christ
Act 9:22, Paul proved He is the very "Christ"

Mt 24:23-24, other christs prophesied (ie. Koresh;"alter Christus")

"Christian", Ac 11:26; 26:28
- are we persuading others to become Christians?
- know the name or living the name?

28) Son of David, Mat 1:1; 21:9
- Mark 12:35, He had to be to be the Christ (Messiah)
- the Davidic Covenant: II Sam 7:14-16; Is 9:7
- Lu 1:31-32, the throne of David
- Ac 2:29-31, the promise fulfilled in Christ

29) Son of Abraham, Mt 1:1
- Ge 22:18, in Abraham's seed all to be blessed
- He 2:16, Jesus took upon Himself the seed of Abraham
- Gal 3:16, the promises through Christ are to us

30) Governor Mt 2:6, rule Israel
Is 9:6-7, govt on His shoulder that will not end
Jer 23:5, shall reign and prosper
Luk 1:32, He gets David's throne
Rev 11:15, He shall reign for ever and ever
Rev 19:11-15, He shall rule with a rod of iron

31) Son of Man, Mt 8:20; Ac 7:56, standing on God's right hand (name used 87 times in NT)
- He was the son of mankind, for He not only had Jews in his lineage
- Rahab the harlot (Mat 1:5), Ruth the Moabite (Mat 1:5), Bathsheba (Mt 1:6)
- Jn 3:14, His mission, to die for us
- the perfect man
- Heb 4:15, was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin

- Mt 20:18-19, a man that could conquer death, the God-man (Is 9:6)
- Mt 13:41, the angels belong to Him

32) Bridegroom Mt 9:15
II Cor 11:2, we're espoused (engaged) to Christ
Eph 5:23-32, Christ and His church (man and his wife)
- men: love your wives "as Christ loved the church"
- He loved us enough to give Himself
- women: be subject to husbands as church subject to Christ
- are we subject unto Him?

Are you ready for the wedding?
- Mt 22:2-14; Rev 19:7-9, do you have a garment (robe of salvation)?
- Mt 25:1-13, are you waiting for His return, lamps trimmed?

Are you inviting others to the wedding? Rev 22:17

33) Master, Mt 23:9-10, one is your Master (as in a great teacher)
Mt 8:19 and Mt 19:16 (good Master)
Mk 14:14, He sent the disciples with the authority of this name
Lu 5:5; 7:40; 8:24, how the disciples often addressed Him
Jn 13:13-14, as master, He gave us an example of servanthood
Jn 6:68, thou hast the words of eternal life!
- are you seeking the truth through Him?

34) Dayspring Lk 1:78-79 (rising of the sun)
His coming will be like light driving away darkness
New Beginning, He makes all things new, Rev 21:5
- II Cor 5:17; Heb 12:24 "new covenant"
- are all things new?
Mal 4:2, "sun of righteousness", later
Jn 8:12, "light of the world", later

35) Saviour, Lu 2:11; Tit 1:3-4; 2:13; 3:4-6; II Pe 1:1
- Jehovah the only Saviour, Is 43:11, Jude 25
- the Saviour of the world, I Jn 4:14
- that's why He came, Lu 19:10; Jn 3:17; I Ti 1:15

36) Word, Jn 1:1, 14
- the Word always "was", He has always been
- I Jn 5:7, the Word is part of the Trinity
- Rev 19:11-13, when He comes back, His name will be the Word of God
- Heb 4:12-13, the Word and Him, the Word has to be perfect, for Jesus is
- are you in "the Word"?

37) Creator Jn 1:1-3, 10 became a man (ant colony ill.)
Jehovah, Is 37:16; 40:28
Col 1:16-18, He holds it all together

The creator sets the rules (the Bible)
- are you following "His" rules?
When worshipping, worship Him as creator?

God is the creator of the universe, and all that is therein: Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." Revelation 4:11, "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." (Also see Neh 9:6; Job 9:8; Prov 26:10; Is 37:16; Is 40:28; 44:24; Heb 3:3-4)

38) Light Jn 1:4-9; 8:12
I Jn 1:5, God's name
Lu 2:28-32, prophecied at His birth that He would light the Gentiles
Jn 3:19-21, light came into the world (Jesus Christ), men resist because of their deeds
Eph 5:8-14, we are children of light, we were in darkness; Christ gives light
- do we walk as children of light, different from darkness? II Cor 6:14
- Php 2:15, now we are to shine as lights in the world, do we?
Rev 21:23, He will be the light in heaven

39) Lamb of God, Jn 1:29, 36
Gen 22:7-8, "God will provide Himself a Lamb"
Ex 12:3-13, passover lamb, picture of Christ
I Pe 1:19, lamb without spot or blemish

The Lamb in the Book of Revelation:

Rev 5:6-13, a Lamb slain; "worthy is the Lamb"
Rev 6:16, the wrath of the Lamb will come
Rev 7:14-17, robes white in the blood of the Lamb, He shall lead us
Rev 13:8, the book of life of the Lamb, are you in it? (see also Rev 21:27)
Rev 15:3, we'll sing His song!
Rev 17:14, He shall defeat the beast and his followers
Rev 19:7-9, the marriage supper of the Lamb
Rev 21:23, He is the light in heaven

40) Only Begotten Son, Jn 3:16 (Jn 1:14, 18; 3:18)
- this is a unique Greek word not implying a beginning of His Sonship
- Heb 11:17, denotes uniqueness
- I Jn 4:9, Jesus was the Only Begotten Son before He came into the world
- see Jn 17:5; Heb 1:2
- will cover more under "Son of God"

41) Bread of Life Jn 6:32-63
Receiving Him necessary for eternal life (I Jn 5:11-12), just as receiving bread necessary for physical life.

Also as the Word (Jn 1:1)
- Job 23:12, esteem more than necessary food
- Ps 119:103, sweeter than honey, is it?
- Jer 15:16, joy and rejoicing of heart, is it?
- I Pet 2:2, milk of the Word, desire it?
- Heb 5:12, milk/meat of the word, eating it?

Are you sustained by Him, Php 4:13 (He "strengthens")

42) I AM Jn 8:58-59, the Jews knew what He said
Ex 3:14, Jehovah's name
Jn 18:5-8, soldiers fell back when He said "I am he"
Jn 8:24, must believe He is God or will go to hell

Bread of Life, Jn 6:35-51, feasting on Him?
Light of the World, Jn 8:12, spreading the light?
Master and Lord, Jn 13:13, obeying Him?
True Vine, Jn 15:1-5, abiding in Him?
Way/Door, Jn 14:6 and Jn 10:7-9, saved?

43) Door Jn 10:7-9
He's not "a" door, He is "the" door.
He's not just the shepherd, but the door to the sheepfold.
1-to heaven, Jn 14:6
2-to holiest place, Eph 2:18; Heb 10:19-20
- Are you entering the holiest through Him daily?

44) Good Shepherd, Jn 10:11
(Also see Heb 13:20; I Pet 2:25; 5:4)
God is the Shepherd: Psalms 80:1, "Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth." (Also see Ps 23:1-3; Is 40:11)

45) Resurrection, Jn 11:25
- Jn 6:39-40, Christ will raise all believers at the last day
- Jn 5:28-29, the great resurrection (Dan 12:2, always the body)
- 2 stages, Rev 20:4-6, 13
- Php 3:20-21, we get a new body then

46) Way, Jn 14:6
- He's not one of many ways but "the" way to the Father
- Is 35:8, the way of holiness, the unclean cannot pass over it
- into the holiest, He 9:8
- Ac 4:12, there is not salvation in any other name
- Eph 2:18, through Him we have access to the Father
- He is the door, Jn 10:9
- have you accepted the only "way" to heaven?

47) Truth, Jn 14:6; I Jn 5:20
- Ps 31:5, Jehovah's attribute
- He doesn't only reveal truth, He "is" truth
- there is no truth outside of Jesus Christ
- it is revealed in the Word of God, II Ti 2:15
- Rev 19:11, His name when He returns
- Jn 18:37, those of the truth hear His voice

48) Life Jn 14:6; 1:4; 11:25
Col 3:3-4, Christ is our life - we exist through Him (Php 4:13)
- see Gal 2:20
I Jn 1:2, eternal life; 5:11-12, 20; Rom 6:23
- when we receive Him, we receive eternal LIFE, for He is life
- He has the power to give us eternal life, Jn 10:28
- salvation is in a person!
Life (God's name: Deu 30:20)

49) Vine, Jn 15:1-8 (expository - more, much fruit)
- are you connected into the Vine and bearing fruit?
- the fruit of a Christian is other Christians
- this is not the fruit of the Spirit

50) Prince, Ac 5:31
- Prince of Life, Act 3:15
- He gives life, Jn 10:28; He is life, Jn 14:6; I Jn 5:11
- Prince of the Kings of the earth, Rev 1:5
- He will again rule all kingdoms, Rev 11:15

51) Just One Act 7:52; 22:14
Zec 9:9, the King of Israel is just when He returns
I Pe 3:18, the Just died for the unjust
Rom 3:24-26, we're made just through Him at salvation
- are you just?

52) Lord (should‘ve been #31)
Mt 7:21; Ac 10:36, "Lord of all" (Lord used 672 times in NT)
I Cor 2:8, Lord of glory
Rev 17:14; 19:11-16, Lord of Lords
Eph 4:4-5, there is only "one" Lord
- Mt 22:43-45, Jesus is that "one" Lord

Php 2:11, all shall confess that He is Lord
- but not all will enter heaven because they say Lord, Mt 7:21-23

The Bible says that only God's name is LORD: Isaiah 45:18, "For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else."

God's name is also Lord, besides LORD: James 5:11, "Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy."

Also see Jn 20:25, 28
Matthew 12:8, "For the Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath day."

Lu 6:46, the title assumes obedience from the one using it
- we use the title but do we obey our Lord?
Is he Lord of your life? Ac 16:31; Rom 10:13, etc.

53) Deliverer Rom 11:26
Ps 18:2, Jehovah's name
Lu 4:18, He preached deliverance to the captives
Jn 8:36, He makes us free
I Th 1:10, He delivered us from the wrath to come
Col 1:13, He delivers us from the power of darkness
- are you walking in victory?

54) Passover, I Cor 5:7
- Ex 12:3, a lamb; Jesus Christ was a Lamb, Jn 1:29; Rev 5:6-13
- Ex 12:5, no blemish; Jesus was without blemish, I Pe 1:19
- Ex 12:46, no broken bones, Jesus fulfilled this, Jn 19:33-36

55) Rock, I Cor 10:1-4, 9
- Ex 17:6, Moses smote the rock and water came out
- Jesus was smitten and life flows from Him, Is 53:5, Jn 7:37-39
- Jehovah's name, Deu 32:4, 15, 18, 31
- Mt 16:18, the Rock (Petra) upon which the church is built (Peter - petros)
- Rom 9:33, Rock of offense to Israel
- I Cor 3:11, Mat 7:24-25, the Rock of our salvation

56) Second Adam, I Co 15:45-49
- earthy, Gen 3:19
- Jn 3:3-6, that is why we need a "spiritual" birth, to be delivered from natural
- I Co 2:14, "natural man"
- Ro 5:15, 18, death came by one man, and so did the gift by grace
- He 2:14-18, He became a man that He might be our substitute
- Ro 6:6; Eph 4:22-24, the old man is crucified and we have a new man
- Php 3:20-21, we get a new body

57) Husband, II Co 11:2
God is the husband of His creation: Isaiah 54:5, "For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called." (Also see Is 62:5)

Jesus Christ is the husband of His creation, the bride of Christ: Revelation 21:9, "And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife." (Also see Eph 5:25-32)

58) Beloved Eph 1:6 (worthy of love)
Mt 3:17, God's beloved Son (at baptism)
Mt 17:5, God's beloved Son (at transfiguration)
Song of Solomon (love between Christ and His bride) - 33 times

I Jn 4:19, He first loved us
Is He beloved of you?
- keep His commandments, Jn 14:15,21,24
- serve Him, Jn 21:15-17
- tell others, II Cor 5:14

59) Our Peace, (Eph. 2:14)
- He gives Christians peace now, Jn 14:27; 16:33
- with God, Rom 5:1; Col 1:20

60) Chief Corner Stone Ep 2:19-22; I Pet 2:6-8
Jehovah's title, Is 8:13-14
- must believe on Him (see Act 4:11-12, salvation only in Him)
- stone of stumbling/rock of offence to unbelievers (see Rom 9:32-33)
Is 28:16, sure foundation, tried stone, precious stone
- foundation of our salvation, I Cor 3:11-15
- build your life on the rock?, Lu 6:47-49
- household of God on that stone, Eph 2:19-22
Mt 21:42-44, fall on the stone and be broken

61) Head of the Church Ep 4:14-16, Col 2:16-19, the body is of Christ, He is the Head
Eph 5:23-32, It is pictured in the marriage relationship, why marriage is so important.
"the church" with no spot or wrinkle must be all saved people, can't be referring to a local church.
Col 1:18, 24, the head of the body, the church
- why Paul suffered
Act 20:28, He bought all saved people with His blood
Heb 12:23, church of the firstborn (church age saved)
- Is He running your life?

62) Mediator, I Ti 2:5, One Mediator
not a man's organization (ie. Watchtower, etc.), or a man (ie. Catholic priest)
- you can only come to the Father through Him, Jn 14:6
He was qualified for He was "God" and "man"; He could reconcile the two
- He is our advocate (defense counsel), I Jn 2:1
Heb 9:15, of the New Testament
- Heb 8:6, a "better" covenant
Eph 2:12-18, He broke down the wall of the law through His blood

63) Man, I Ti 2:5, "the man Christ Jesus"
Php 2:6-8, "was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself,
and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
Jn 1:14, "the Word became flesh"

Heb 10:12, This Man was our substitute sacrifice

Heb 2:14-18, he was made like His brethren so He could be more compassionate

Jn 11:35, Jesus wept
Mt 4:2, He was hungry
Jn 4:6, wearied with His journey
Jn 19:28, He thirsted
Is 53:3, man of sorrows

Heb 4:15, was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin
Heb 4:16, come boldly to the throne of grace therefore are you?

64) God Tit 2:13 Great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ
Only One God: Is 43:10 (JW theme vs.); I Ti 2:5
Mt 1:23, "God with us"
Jn 20:28, "my Lord and my God"
Act 20:28, God's blood
Rom 9:5, "God blessed for ever"
I Ti 3:16, "God was manifest in the flesh"
Heb 1:8, "unto the Son", "thy throne O God"
I Jn 5:20, "this is the true God"

65) Captain of Our Salvation Heb 2:10
He IS our salvation, He lead the way, took the lead in providing a way for us to get to heaven.

66) Apostle Heb 3:1 (messenger; one sent forth with orders)
Jn 17:18; 20:21, Father sent Him to preach the truth to us
Is 61:1-2 (Luk 4:17-18), sent to preach
Are you listening to His message?
- He taught so many things, Jn 7:46, "Never man spake like this man"
- how to live; how to pray; faith; contentment

67) Author and Finisher Heb 12:2
Heb 5:9, "author" of eternal salvation John 3:16
(Re 1:5, washed us from our sins in His own blood)
Salvation (Born of Him) I Jn 2:29
- it's "in Him", II Cor 5:17, new creature
II Cor 5:21, righteousness
Eph 1:6, accepted
Rom 8:37, conquerer through Him
I Jn 5:11-12, must have "Him"
Jn 19:30, "it is finished"
- Heb 9:12, redemption (PAID) by his own blood
- Jude 1, preserved "in Him"
- Php 1:6, he will perform it (finisher)
- I Th 5:24, he will do it
Are you living by faith ("the just shall live by faith")?
- Gal 2:20, I live "His" life of victory!
- He died and saves; He empowers; He completes at Rapture and judgment

68) Great Shepherd (Heb. 13:20)
- Good Shepherd, Jn 10:11
- I Pet 2:25; 5:4
God is the Shepherd: Psalms 80:1, "Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth." (Also see Ps 23:1-3; Is 40:11)

69) Bishop I Pet 2:25 (overseer)
- same title as used for church pastor
He's the pastor (shepherd) of us all - more under Chief Shepherd and Good Shepherd
Heb 4:13, He oversees all
Are you living a secret life?
- Ps 90:8, He sees our secret sins
- Luk 6:8, He knows our thoughts

70) Chief Shepherd I Pet 5:4
Jehovah's title, Ps 80:1
Jn 10:1-5, 11-16, 26-30, Christ's discourse on the good shepherd
- sheep hear His voice?, He calls them by name
- leads His sheep; Ps 23:3; lead by Him?
- pasture, feeds them, Ps 23:1-2
- sheep flee from strangers?
- gives His life for the sheep
- sheep follow Him?
- He gives eternal life to His sheep
- they are secure in Him
I Pet 5:1-4, elders to follow the chief shepherd's example and will receive a crown for it.
- same word "Pastor" in Eph 4:11

71) Daystar II Pe 1:19 ("light bringing")
- light that shines in a dark place
- Rev 22:16, bright and morning star (Skipped this name)
II Cor 4:6, God hath shined in our hearts with His light
Eph 5:8, we were darkness, now we are light
Are you walking in the light? I Jn 1:7

72) Eternal Life I Jn 1:2; 5:20
Jn 1:4, life is in "Him"
Jn 14:6, He IS life
I Jn 5:11-12, life is in Him; have Him = have eternal life
Jn 11:25-26, he is the life, get Him and "never die"
Jn 10:28, He gives it to us
- when we believe, Jn 3:36; 6:47
- have you received HIM? and therefore eternal life?

73) Advocate I Jn 2:1 (More under "Mediator" and "High Priest")
Rom 8:34, He maketh intercession for us Eph 2:13-18,
He broke down the wall between us and God I Tim 2:5, He is the "One" mediator Heb 7:25, He ever liveth to make intercession for us
Are you going to your mediator daily?

74) First Begotten of the Dead, Rev 1:5
Act 26:23, first that should rise from the dead
- sets Christianity apart
- Jn 10:17, He had the power to raise again
Col 1:18, firstborn from the dead
Heb 2:9, He tasted death for every man
Heb 13:8, Jesus Christ, same yesterday, today, forever
- has He tasted death for you and are you living victorious life therefore?

75) Alpha and Omega Rev 1:7-8,11; 22:12-13
- means "beginning and end" of all things (He is everything)
- 1st and last letter of Greek alphabet
- Jehovah's Title, Rev 21:6
Is He everything to you?

76) Almighty Rev 1:7-8
Jehovah's Title in Gen 17:1 (1st mention)
- Hebrew "El Shaddai" (all-sufficient; nourisher; strength-giver)
- as in Job where name used 31 times; the One who purifies and sustains through trials

Ps 91:1, we're told to abide under His shadow (protection)
Rev 4:8, God praised in heaven as the "Almighty"

Greek means "omnipotent", Rev 19:6 (same Greek word)
- Jesus is omnipotent (Almighty), Mt 8:27; 28:18
- Luk 9:43, "And they were all amazed at the might power of God"
- victory over death, Jn 2:19-21
- giver of eternal life, Jn 10:27-28
- all things held together by Him, Col 1:17
- He will come back as God Almighty, Rev 19:11-16
Do you believe He can do anything?
Almighty (God's name: Gen 17:1; Rev 21:22)

77) First and Last, Rev 1:11, 17-18; 2:8; 22:13
Is 44:6, Jehovah's name
Rev 1:8, beginning and ending (Jehovah, Rev 21:5-6)
- Jn 1:1, in the beginning was the Word
Mic 5:2, Jesus is from everlasting
Jn 8:58, before Abraham was, I AM

78) Amen Rev 3:14
- means "so be it" (OT and NT definition)
- II Cor 1:20, all His promises are Amen
- swears by Himself (Heb 6:13-18)
- coming again, Jn 14:1-3
- will be with us, Mt 28:20
- Heb 13:8, He is always the same
Are you trusting His promises?

79) Faithful and True Witness (Rev. 3:14)
- all that He says (witnesses) is faithful and true
- Re 1:5, faithful witness
- Re 19:11, Faithful and True
- Re 22:6, His sayings are Faithful and True

80) Lion of the Tribe of Judah Rev 5:5 (fulfilment of Gen 49:9-10, lawgiver from Judah)
Heb 7:14, Christ was an earthly descendent of Judah (Mt 1:3)
Lion, king of animal kingdom - majesty, Pr 30:30
- bold Pr 28:1

81) Root of David, Rev 5:5; 22:16 (both root - beginning, and offspring)
- Mt 22:41-45, Son and Lord
- more under Son of David
- Lu 1:31-32, the throne of David

82) Lord of Lords, Re 17:14
- Ac 10:36, "Lord of all" (Lord used 672 times in NT)
- Re 19:11-16
- Deu 10:17, I Ti 6:15; Jehovah’s name

83) King of Kings, Re 17:14 (Ruler of all kings)
- I Ti 6:15, Jehovah’s name
- Re 19:11-16

84) Faithful and True Rev 19:11
Rev 21:5, His words are true and faithful
Jn 14:6, He is "the" truth
I Th 5:24, He calls, He's faithful to do it.

Also, Rev 3:14, faithful and true witness
- Rev 1:5, faithful witness
Jn 18:37, He came to bear witness of the truth.
Mt 24:35, His words shall not pass away, and they are true
- are you learning and living His "true" words?

85) Beginning and End (Rev. 22:13)
- "beginning and end" of all things (He is everything)
- Jehovah’s title, Re 21:6

86) Bright and Morning Star, Rev 22:16
- first light
- see "Dayspring" and "Daystar"
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