365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns
(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)
January 24
JESUS: THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—
things which must shortly take place.
Revelation 1:1
Our Savior’s composite name is “Jesus Christ,” the name Christians called Him at the end of the first century when John wrote the book of Revelation. However, in the Gospels He is mostly called by His Greek name “Jesus,” which reflects His earthly life. “Jesus” is "Joshua” in Hebrew, from the root meaning “Jehovah saves.” In the book of Acts He is mostly called by His title, “Lord,” which emphasized that He was the Second Person of the Trinity and which reflected His deity. In the Epistles, He is mostly called by His office title, “Christ.” Put them all together, He is the Lord Jesus Christ.
I come to You as Savior, thanking You for salvation, but I worship
before You as my God. I marvel at the depth of Your person that is
reflected in Your many names and titles.
When His title “Lord” appears first in sequence (the Lord Jesus Christ), it is emphasizing that He is God. When His office title “Christ” appears first in sequence, it is emphasizing His
accomplishment on Calvary. When His name Jesus (Jesus Christ, the Lord) appears first, it
is emphasizing His earthly humanity. The book of Revelation is about Him; thus, it is called the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The emphasis is not on judgment, symbols, or Satan. It is the revelation of who Jesus is and why He is returning to Earth. Study to see His many names in the first chapter of Revelation.
Lord, open the pages of Your Word to reveal Yourself to me. Help me to
understand You as I understand Your many names and titles. Amen.
Read: Revelation 1:1-21
Key Thought: The names and titles of Jesus reveal His nature.
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