Celebrating the tenth day of Christmas: The name of Jesus

On the tenth day of Christmas, some Christian traditions celebrate the naming of Jesus in the temple (other traditions celebrate this on January 1). When the angel appeared to Joseph, he learned what to name the boy, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit:

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:20-21, NIV).

The very name of Jesus shows his calling – to save us from our sins.

What names come to mind when you think of Jesus? Here are a few you might want to ponder today, as you celebrate during this season of Christmas:

• Emmanuel (God with us)
• Son of God
• Son of man
• Son of David
• New Adam
• The Word
• Morning star
• Light of the world
• King of Kings
• Lord of Lords
• Lamb of God
• Teacher
• Bread of life
• Advocate
• Messiah
• Redeemer
• Risen Lord
• Savior
• Rock
• True Vine
• Lord

Which names of Jesus speak to you most powerfully?