In the beginning He was. “God said, Let us make man in our image” – Genesis 1:26. “In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” – John 1:1.
Nothing could exist without Him. “All things were made through Him, and without Him was not any thing made that was made” – John 1:3
He was a life and brightness they could not comprehend. “ In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” – John 1:4-5
He was the light the world knew not. “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him” – John 1:9-10
He was the word made flesh. The Word was made flesh and He dwelt among us. Beholden to His glory full of grace and truth – John 1:14
The prophets declared, cried and shouted of a coming Savior – A King! A man crying in the wilderness. He was who this man spoke about – “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said” – John 1:23
He was the Lamb of God – “…and he looked at Jesus as He walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God” – John 1:36
He IS God – “Truly, truly I say to you, before Abraham was, I am” – John 8:58
Oh come and see! Yes, indeed! Something GOOD did come from Nazareth! His name is Immanuel – God is with us
He Is…
Alpha and Omega. “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending…which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty” – Revelation 1:8
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” – Isaiah 9:6
He is Lord. – John 21:7
Redeemer. – Job 19:25
THE Bread of Life. “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life…” – John 6:35
King of Kings & Lord of Lords. “Which in his times He shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords” – 1 Timothy 6:15
He IS the Lamb of God. – John 1:29
Chief Cornerstone. – “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief Cornerstone” – Ephesians 2:20
Judge. – “And He commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is He which was ordained of God to be Judge of quick and dead” – Acts 10:42
Mediator. “And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance” – Hebrews 9:15
Good Shepherd. “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives His life for the sheep” – John 10:11
True Vine. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman” – John 15:1
Bridegroom. “He that has the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which stands and hears Him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled”. John 3:29
The Lion of the Tribe of Judah. “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof” – Revelations 5:5
Son of Man. “For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost” – Matthew 18:11
The Way, The Truth and the Life. “Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me” – John 14:6
My Rock. “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken” – Psalm 62:1
Author and Finisher of Our Faith. “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 12:2
He was and He is many more things, but we mostly know Him as Jesus Christ – Messiah. The anointed one who has come to save, and He is coming back, again!
He Is Coming Back
When will He return? – “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father” – Matthew 24:36
Be ready and wait in anticipation because He is coming soon – “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him” – Matthew 24:44
Keep heart and be not troubled! There is a place even for you! – “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also” – John 14:1-3
What will He do? Jesus will judge the world as He sits on His glorious throne. As the people of every nation gather about, He will separate them – the sheep on His right and goats on His left. His sheep will inherit the Kingdom. The goats will be thrown into everlasting fire. Matthew 25:31-46
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