The Name: Light Of The World

Light is vitally important.
John 8:12 ...I am the light of the world...
Isa 9:1-2, Luke 1:76-79

What does this mean for us?
1. Jesus is the light of salvation. The world has no other light than him. John 8:12, follow me and you will have the light. John 1:1-5, 8:12 those who do not follow him will walk in darkness. John 8:23-24 Jesus is not of this world, believe in him so you don't die in the darkness of your sins. John 3:16-21, we have to understand how lost we are, so that we can understand what Jesus did for us.  Isa 29:13-16 What are you doing with the light of Jesus? John 8:28-30, 20:30-31

2. Jesus is the light for life for every day. John 4:10, 6:32-33, 8:12, 10:10

3. Jesus is the light of eternity. Mt 22:31-32, Isa 60:19-20, Rev 21:22-25

The Name: The Lamb Of God

John 1:29-34
1. Who is the Lamb? Jn 1:29 John said, "Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." Ex 12:12-13, Lev 4:32-35
- the Lamb was to be unblemished. Ex 12:5, Lk 1:26-35, 1Jn 3:5
- the Lamb was to be slaughtered. Lev 4:33, Isa 53:10, Heb 9-10
- the Lamb's Blood was for forgiveness of sins. Lev 4:35, Atonement - the broken relationship was repaired
- the Lamb offered salvation. Ex 12:13
2. The Lamb was Jesus. Heb 9:11-15, 10:11-12
3. Our response to the Lamb of God
- believe in the Lamb. Jn 12:12-13, 17-18, 3:16, Rev 6:15-17
- tell others about the Lamb. Jn 1:35-41
- behold the Lamb. Rev 5:1-8

* from Ron's notes on youversion.

The Name: No Other Name

Jesus: Mt 1:18-21  Jesus means - God is salvation, the Lord saves.
Christ: the Messiah, the anointed one of God
Lk 1:31-32a Jesus is great
1. His greatness is seen in his birth through the Holy Spirit. Mt 1:18, Col 1:15-17, John 1:1,14, 8:56-58. C. S. Lewis - Lord, liar, or lunatic.
2. His greatness is seen in his life. We are not as great as we think we are. Mt 20:25-28. He turned our idea of greatness upside down. Phil 2:5-8. He was a servant and was sinless.
3. His greatness was seen in his death. Rom 3:23, 6:23, Col 2:13-15. 1 Pet 5:8 - Jesus conquered our enemy.
4. His greatness was seen in his resurrection. John 20:26-28. He rose from the dead.
5. His greatness will be seen in his return. Hallelujah!
6. His name is the greatest name! Acts 4:12, Phil 2:9-11