Wednesday, December 4, 2013

The Names of Jesus

Though a few days behind, I wanted to pass this along anyway.  During Advent, I like to change up my devotion time a little - switching from my daily portion of 3 Old Testament chapters, 1 New Testament chapter, a Psalm and a chapter of Proverbs.  This year I'm using a little booklet that was included in last December's Focus on the Family magazine.  It's a calendar that includes a verse or two which focuses each day of Advent on a different name of Jesus.  Also included are a few comments and/or a simple activity to do with young children.  I've adapted it slightly for my own personal use by reading and meditating on not only the highlighted verse but the rest of the passage that surrounds it.  A natural outflow is prayer - thanking and praising Him for the significance of that particular title.  Below you'll find the list of names and verses.  (It starts with December 2 as that's when Advent began last year.)

December 2 - I Am - John 8:58
December 3 - The Word - John 1:1-3
December 4 - Son of David - Matthew 1:1
December 5 - The True Vine - John 15:1
December 6 - Lion of the Tribe of Judah - Revelation 5:5
December 7 - Bread of Life - John 6:48-51
December 8 - Rock - I Corinthians 10:1-4
December 9 - Mediator - I Timothy 2:5-6
December 10 - Counselor - Isaiah 9:6
December 11 - Lamb of God - John 1:29
December 12 - Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6
December 13 - Great High Priest - Hebrews 4:14
December 14 - The Way - John 14:6
December 15 - Truth - John 14:6
December 16 - Immanuel - Isaiah 7:14
December 17 - Messiah - Daniel 9:25
December 18 - Holy and Righteous One - Acts 3:14 and John 15:9-10
December 19 - Son of God - Luke 1:35 and Matthew 16:15-17
December 20 - Son of Man - Daniel 7:13-14 and Matthew 24:30
December 21 - Redeemer - Job 19:25
December 22 - King of Kings - Revelation 19:15-16
December 23 - Good Shepherd - John 10:1-18
December 24 - Light of the World - John 8:12
December 25 - Jesus - Matthew 1:21


2 comments:

Brianna said...

Mmm. Great reminder. I think my favorite is the Good Shepherd. Reminds me that He's always there to love, guide and protect me ;)

Lori said...

Thank you for this list... a phrase from a carol... "the Mighty God...the Everlasting Father..."
Happy advent time to you, Julie.