Category: LORD JESUS

 MATTHEW:       There are 170 references to the name Jesus in Matthew.

From the Birth of the Lord Jesus until he began His ministry at age 30, I am sure many family and friends called him “Jesus”. After all that is the name, the Angels told Joseph and Mary to name him. Matthew 1:21,25. No where does Matthew record anyone directly addressing him just as Jesus. In fact, in
Matthew 8:29 Even the demons said “Jesus, Thou son of God”. And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?
MARK: There are 93 references to the Name Jesus in Mark. Mark records 2 times that The Lord Jesus was spoken to directly using his name. The man with the unclean spirit Mark 1:24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
And even then, the unclean spirit recognized the Lord’s deity. Then again the wild man in Gadarenes possessed with an unclean spirit Mark 5:7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. And again, the unclean spirit recognized the Lord’s deity.
LUKE: There are 97 references to the Name Jesus. A short version of his early life recorded by Luke: And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli.
Luke records 2 times the man with the unclean spirit ( see Mark 1:24) and the spirit of an unclean devil cried: Luke 4:34 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.
And even then, the unclean spirit recognized the Lord’s deity. Also the wild man in Gadarenes possessed with an unclean spirit. Luke 8:28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.
And again, the unclean spirit recognized the Lord’s deity.
JOHN: There are 245 references to the Name Jesus. There are 6 references where he is addressed as Jesus. Greeks (gentiles) wanted to see Jesus. John 12:21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
When Judas betrayed Jesus in the garden the Band of men: John 18:5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. John 18:7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
Pilate, when questioning Jesus. John 18:33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
John 19:9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
ACTS: There are 67 references to the Name Jesus.
Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, his Son Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus Christ, Saviour Jesus
There are only 3 direct references to Jesus. All three are contained in Paul’s meeting with the Lord on the road to Damascus. In each case it is the Lord identifying himself to Saul (Paul).
Acts 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Paul rehearsing the event.
Acts 22:8 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.
Acts 26:15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.

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King David mourns loss of Absolom
2 Samuel 19:2 And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.
King David defeats the enemy with the Lord
2 Samuel 23:10 He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.
2 Samuel 23:12 But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
King David Praises God
1 Chronicles 29:11 Thine, O LORD is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
From the Psalm
Psalm 98:1 O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Isaiah foretells of the Lord Jesus
Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.
(Quoting Isaiah 42:3)
Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
From the Apostle Paul
1 Corinthians 15:54-55 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Apostle John writing to Jewish Believers
1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
And near the end of the Tribulation
Revelation 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
VICTORY WILL BE THE LORD’S

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In the book of HEBREWS 14 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Christ Jesus, Jesus the Son of God, Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus,
8 times Paul calls him Jesus. Paul is writing to Jews who had believed that Jesus was the Messiah. Remember they had seen the man, Jesus. Paul was showing them this same Jesus was in fact God in Flesh.
Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
Hebrews 4:8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
Hebrews 6:20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 7:22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
Hebrews 10:19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Hebrews 13:12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

In conclusion… How should we, today, refer to his name? Look what the Apostle writes:
2 Corinthians 5:16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
And as we have seen in Paul’s writings, he only refers to Jesus the man in Hebrews.

We don’t know the man, Jesus, we only know the God Jesus.
We should address him as:
Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus

220 times as Deity, 20 as just Jesus, 1 as another

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In the book of GALATIANS 16 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus, Lord Jesus.

In the book of EPHESIANS 20 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Christ Jesus our Lord, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus, Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus, Jesus Christ. Only once does he just say Jesus:
Ephesians 4:21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

In the book of PHILIPPIANS 21 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus Lord Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
Only once does he just say Jesus.
Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

In the book of COLOSSIANS 8 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus. Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus, Christ Jesus the Lord, Lord Jesus.
Once about another Jesus.
Colossians 4:11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.

In the book of 1 THESSALONIANS 15 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus. Lord Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus: Lord Jesus. Three times just Jesus:
1 Thessalonians 1:10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

In the book of 2 THESSALONIANS 11 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus. Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus.

In the book of 1 TIMOTHY 13 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ our Lord, Christ Jesus our Lord, Christ Jesus.

In the book of 2 TIMOTHY 13 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus, Christ Jesus our Lord, Lord Jesus Christ.

In the book of TITUS 4 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ

In the book of PHILEMON 7 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus, Christ Jesus.

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In the book of ROMANS 38 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ our Lord, Lord Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus,
Jesus our Lord. Only twice does he just say Jesus:
Romans 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

In the book of 1 CORINTHIANS 24 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus, Jesus Christ our Lord, Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus, Christ Jesus our Lord. Only once does he just say Jesus:
1 Corinthians 12:3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

In the book of 2 CORINTHIANS 16 times Paul refers to the Lord Jesus.
Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Jesus, Christ Jesus the Lord
Three times he refers to Jesus.
2 Corinthians 4:10-11 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
2 Corinthians 4:14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
And once about another Jesus.
2 Corinthians 11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

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Why is this man different than all the millions of men who have ever lived?
Why is His name used in the praise or cursing that fall from the lips of men?
It is written that He was born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life. He died a martyrs death.
Why? Because of His ideals? Because He wanted to change the establishment? Because He wanted to establish a new religion?
NO, these are not the reasons. They don’t satisfy answers to the further probing questions they stir up.
His life and death were not accidents, not mere chances of fate.
THE SCRIPTURE DECLARES:
Galatians 4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
God sent forth His Son for a reason. The reason: to die for your sin and mine. Listen to the words of Christ concerning His Death:
John 10:17-18 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
The Scripture further states:
Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
YES, Christ died for our sins according to the Scripture:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 …how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
WHY? The answer lies in the Scripture:
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin…
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

THOUGHT: God is satisfied with the Cross as settling the sin problem … We should be satisfied with what satisfies God…

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Do you remember when the birth of Jesus was? How the Angels announced his birth? How the shepherds came to the stable? How the wise men came to the house seeking the King?

Do you remember when Jesus was 12 years old? How he disappeared from his parents? How they later found him in the Temple? The look on their faces when he said, I must be about my Father’s business?

Do you remember How Jesus began His Ministry? How he came to John the Baptist? How he looked when the Holy Spirit descended? How he looked when he came out of 40 days in the wilderness?

Do you remember His first year of ministry? The miracles he performed?
The way he chose the 12 apostles?

Do you remember His second year of ministry? The miracles he performed?
How the people flocked to hear him preach with authority?

Do you remember His third year of ministry? How the people began to turn away because his teachings being TOO HARD? The raising of Lazarus?

Do you remember the last Supper? The solemn occasion it was? How he taught eternal truths? How he gave comforting truths about going to heaven? How he washed their feet?

Do you remember What happened in the Garden? The agonizing prayers he offered? The sweat as Blood? The guards coming in great number? Peter cutting off the ear? The angry look on their faces? JUDAS and the kiss?

Do you remember the trials he faced? How he faced the chief priest, Pilate, even King Herod? How he spoke not a word? The humiliation, the spiting, slapping, hitting, beatings?

Do you remember the crown of thorns? The purple Robe? The Mockery of the soldiers?

Do you remember Pilate trying to set him free, “I find no fault with this man”?

Do you remember how the crown reacted? “Away with him, Away with him, Crucify him, Crucify him”.

Do you remember Golgotha, the place of the skull? The cross on the ground, the THUD, THUD, THUD as the spikes were driven into his hands and feet?

Do you remember the agony on his face as the lifted the cross? The THUD as it dropped into place on top of Calvary?

Do you remember even then they could not leave him alone? They slandered, they cursed, they railed against him “If thou be the son of God, come down from the cross”! “If he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him”!

Do you remember the two malefactors, thieves and how they cursed him.

Do you remember how, even as Jesus hung there in all his misery, agony and torments he said “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”? And then to the repentant thief, “Today, thou shall be in paradise with me”.

Do you remember His last words as he gave up the ghost “It is Finished”?

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Over 2000 years ago a man appeared and made many claims about Himself, such as He was the Son of God. Here are some of the other claims He made:
John 6:35 … I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
John 8:12 … I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:23 … Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 8:58 … Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
John 10:9 … I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
John 10:14 … I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
John 11:25 … I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 14:6 … I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 15:1 … I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

For a man to claim all these (and many more) about Himself, must fall into one of three categories: First – He’s a liar, Second – He’s a lunatic OR Third – He’s what he claims to be, THE SON OF GOD. If the First or Second be true, then we can ignore Him! BUT, if the third is true, then we owe Him our worship and love.

THOUGHT: If Christ is the WAY, why waste time traveling some other way!

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Just who was this man who walked about doing Miracles, healing the ill, making bold statements about God and Himself?
What place, if any, does He have in your life?
What place should He have in your life?
To evaluate this, Let’s read the testimony of a few that came into contact with Him:
John the Baptist … John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Nathaniel … John 1:49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
The Samaritans … John 4:42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
The Demons … Mark 5:7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
Simon Peter … Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Martha (sister to Lazarus) … John 11:27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
A Centurion (Roman) … Mark 15:39 And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
Thomas … John 20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.

What think ye of Christ? Have you acknowledged Him as your Lord and Saviour?

THOUGHT: Christ isn’t valued at all, unless He is valued above all.

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Have you looked into the Scripture to learn about HIM? As we look, pay particular attention to what He did. We saw what he said, what others thought.
John 10:37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
John 21:25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
John 2 At the wedding of Cana He turned water into wine.
Matthew 8:23-27 He calmed the storm.
Mark 11:14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.
Mark 8:8 So they did eat (the 5,000), and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.
Mark 2:12 (Healed the lame) And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
Mark 2:5 (forgave sin) When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
Mark 9:25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
John 11:43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
1 Corinthians 15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
He has all authority (Power) in Heaven and Earth. He has the power to save:
Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

THOUGHT: Christ paid the price for the gift of salvation – But it’s not yours unless you believe.

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