April 27, 1997

Who is this man called Jesus? Names of Jesus Series...

Jesus' Names Series #1

By: Ron George Jr.

Who is this man called Jesus? Who is He to you?

Graffiti found on a wall of St. John's University: Jesus said unto them: "Who do you say that I am?"

And they replied: "You are the eschatological manifestation of the ground of our being, the kerygma in which we find the ultimate meaning of

our interpersonal relationships." And Jesus said: "What?"

Today's Scripture: Matt 16:13 -17(KJS)

What name have you given Jesus?

Who is Jesus to you?

Read who is Jesus?

1. Almighty:Alpha and Omega:

Reve 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.

a. To the Hopeless He is the reason for Living the center of their life..Alpha and Omega. Is He your alpha and

Omega..the first and last of your life..Is he the center of your life? Could he be the center of your church? Would you let

Him be the center of your family? Is he your reason for living?

b.To the weak He is the Almighty God: Who supplies your every need... Is He your almighty God? the one who can

supply your every need ? who can give you the strength to become who He wants you to be?

2. To the Hungry He is the Bread of Life..

John 6:35 (KJS) And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he

that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never

thirst. To those who can find no satisfaction in this life He longs to be the

one thing that your missing that will satisfy every need you have..

3. To those who feel they can't be saved or helped He is the Captain of Salvation:

Hebr 2:10 For it became him, for whom [are] all things, and by whom [are] all things, in bringing many

sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Let Him be the Captain of your ship.

Let Him be the Pilot of your van and not the Copilot . Let Him guide you through the storms of life..Trust in Him

to save you completely not partially..Are you saved ..?? Do you know ? Is He the Captain of your salvation?

4. To those who can't escape the Jaws of Death He is the Deliverer:

Roma 11:26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall

turn away ungodliness from Jacob: It's not life that hurts but the sudden stop at the end that most people

fear. But there is no fear in the people of the Lord who have a deliverer. This deliverer has already been there to set

the captives free from the grip of death and give life to all who would believe and follow Him. Have you allowed Him to be

your deliverer?

Who is Jesus to You?

He is the Alpha and Omega, He is the Almighty, He is the Bread of Life,

He the Captain of Salvation, He is the Deliverer. What is that to you?

Bring your life to Jesus as a living Sacrifice today. Come to this one who gave his

all for you..

Give yourself to him and become who you were created.