Immanuel - It means "God is with us."
Holy One of God - This speaks to Jesus' perfect, sinless nature
Light of the world - He would bring light, understanding, and hope into a dark, sinful world.
Son of David - He was born of the lineage of David and will be the One to bring in the kingdom and complete the promises to David.
The Good Shepherd - Jesus is the Chief Shepherd who leads, guides, and protects His flock.
Bread of Life - He is as essential as the basics that sustain life.
The Word - John 1:1 tells us that the Word was in the beginning, was with God, and was God. This is usually seen as a reference to Jesus.
Lord of glory - Jesus has the power and majesty of God.
Mediator - He is the advocate of believers with the Father, proclaiming that we are His.
Chief Cornerstone - He is the solid foundation of a meaningful life.
High Priest - Jesus is our perfect mediator with the Father.Prophet - He, even more so than the prophets before Him, spoke for God.
The Christ - Jesus is the anointed One of God whose coming was foretold by Old Testament prophets.
Lord - He is sovereign, our Redeemer and Savior.
Alpha and Omega - He is the beginning and the end of everything good.
Son of God - This speaks to Jesus' deity and his special relationship with the Father.
Son of Man - This tells of Jesus' humanity and hints at his suffering that would end in exaltation.
Savior - He would deliver those who believed and invited him to be the Lord of their lives from all sins.
Lamb of God - Jesus offered Himself to be the ultimate sacrificial lamb to atone for sins.
Firstborn of the Dead - He broke the chains of death and allowed us to be resurrected to a glorious life with Him.
King of Kings and Lord of Lords - This title addresses His almighty power, sovereignty, and majesty.
To Him be the glory!
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