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Wonderful Jesus

Jim Reish

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 (KJV)

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s pause to consider all that Jesus was and is. The name Jesus in Greek is Isous, which is the equivalent to Yeshua (Joshua) in Hebrew. It means Yahweh saves, Yahweh is salvation. Jesus, the Savior, or the Lord’s Salvation, was born to die to save mankind. Whosoever calls and believes on Jesus will be saved.

In the name Jesus are all the names of God and His titles. It tells His character, who He is, as well as His offices and nature.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV)

Names

The name of Jesus is the Name that contains all of these names of God and more!

  • El Elyon: God Most High

  • Elohim: God

  • Yahweh: Lord, Jehovah

  • Adonai: I Am

  • Yahweh Shalom: The Lord Is Peace

  • Yahweh Tsidenku: The Lord Our Righteousness

  • Yahweh Yireh: The Lord Who Sees and Provides

  • Wonderful

  • Counselor

  • The Mighty God

  • The Everlasting Father

  • The Prince of Peace

  • And many more…

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)

Titles

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Acts 2:36 (KJV)

Jesus carries the following titles, among others.

  • Christ (The Anointed One and His Anointing)

  • Lord

  • Savior

  • Son of God

  • Son of Man

  • Emmanuel (God With Us)

  • Redeemer

  • Lord of All

  • Healer

  • Baptizer in the Holy Spirit

  • The Way

  • The Truth

  • The Life

  • King of kings

  • Lord of lords

  • Lord of Glory

  • The Bread of Heaven

  • Messiah

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 (KJV)

Nature

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV)

Jesus has the very nature of God, because He is God. His nature includes the following just to name a few:

  • Loving

  • Compassionate

  • Giving

  • Forgiving

  • Good

  • Merciful

  • Peaceful

  • Gracious

  • Joyful

  • Longsuffering

  • Selfless

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Psalm 103:8 (KJV)

Character

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. I Timothy 1:17 (KJV)

Jesus has the character of God, including the following.

  • Holy

  • Just

  • Faithful

  • Righteous

  • All-Knowing

  • All-Wise

  • All-Powerful

  • Ever-Present

  • Eternal

  • Spirit

  • Worthy

  • Glorious

I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. Daniel 7:9 (KJV) emphasis mine

Offices

Jesus holds all three of these Old Testament offices.

  • Prophet (proclaims God’s Word) Matthew 4:17

  • Priest (offers Himself to God as a sacrifice) Hebrews 10:10-14

  • King (brings the Kingdom of God and establishes God’s rule) Luke 1:31-33

Additionally, Jesus held and holds all five of the five-fold offices found in Ephesians 4:11; Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor (Shepherd), Teacher.

Jesus really is our All in All. He is all this and so much more. He is more than words can tell, more than eyes can see, more than ears can hear, and more than the heart can conceive. Eternity will show us more and more of Jesus. He truly is our Wonderful Jesus!

O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. Isaiah 25:1 (KJV)