Why is Jesus called the Alpha and Omega?

Revelation is a book of promises that Jesus will fulfill. Much of Revelation is in red, meaning it is the direct spoken words of Jesus. Notice that four times in Revelation, He calls Himself the Alpha and Omega, translating into the beginning and the end.   “I am the Alpha and the Omega,  the  Beginning and  […]

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Why is Jesus called the Morning Star? Avent Day 24 : Christmas Eve

In Revelation, Jesus is speaking to the churches and He gives them this promise which is a promise for us as well: To the One who overcomes and is victorious, I will give the morning star. Revelation 2: 26-28 Then, later in the last chapter of Revelation near the end, He reveals Himself as the […]

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Who is Jesus? Advent Day 23….. I AM.

In the final chapter of Revelation, Jesus says,“I AM the root and offspring of David and I AM the Bright Morning Star.” Revelation 22:16 These names are related to the other name Jesus gives Himself which is simply, “I am”.When Jesus says that He is the root and the Offspring of David, He is saying […]

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How is the Name Messiah different than Savior?  Advent Day 22

He is the Promised Messiah who would save, restore, set free, and redeem Israel and all who call on Him in trust. He is our Messiah, too. It was promised in the Old Testament that the invitation of salvation would be extended beyond the nation of Israel. Messiah is often used as a synonym for […]

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Why is Jesus called the Bridegroom? Advent Day 21

In several Old Testament books, the Lord compares His love and care for His people to a groom and a bride. In Hosea 2, He paints a picture of Himself as a husband who lovingly draws His people back to Him with comfort, protection, and love. He explains that His people will no longer speak […]

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Who is Jesus? The Redeemer Advent Day 20

Jesus, our Redeemer, and the Bridegroom are intertwined and foreshadowed in the book of Ruth through the story of Boaz and Ruth. The story begins with Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi, and the death of her two sons: Ruth’s husband and also Naomi’s other son. In the culture of the day, women who had been widowed were […]

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Who is Jesus? Advent Day 19: High Priest

Jesus became the blemish-free lamb, and God ALSO appointed Him the High Priest. He fulfilled both blood sacrifice and also appointed priesthood. The first High Priest who spoke with God on behalf of the people was Moses, and then the message was passed on to Aaron. Then, the High Priest position continued to be selected […]

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Who is Jesus? Advent Day 18: I am the Bread of Life

Manna was the original bread from heaven. When the Israelites left Egypt, they were in the desert and became hungry. The Lord of Sustenance, who called them out of slavery and into the desert, would not abandon them to starve. As the Israelites traveled and became hungry, the Lord provided a bread called Manna. Enough […]

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Who is Jesus? Advent Day 17 The Cornerstone

The Cornerstone is the foundational stone of a building. It’s often a corner holding two walls together. The Cornerstone is the FIRST stone, and it sets the direction for every other stone. Jesus came to fulfill the mission of restoring humanity to a relationship with the Father and building a lasting body of people that […]

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Who is Jesus? Advent Day 16: The Rock

The Lord is called the Rock all throughout scripture, but one person who called Him the Rock is especially notable because she said it following a mighty sacrifice. This particular verse in the Old Testament is weighty when the context is studied and meditated over. No one is holy like the Lord , For there […]

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