The Feast of the Naming of Jesus

The feast of Jesus’ naming always falls 8 days after the commemoration of His birth. Use this opportunity to explore all the amazing names given Jesus in Scripture.

At Christmastime we often hear people say "Jesus is the reason for the season." Who is Jesus? You can find more than 100 names used to describe Jesus in the Bible. Spend some time in class studying them!

You will need 25 3x5 index cards or pieces of construction paper of that size and a sheet of colored poster board. Write "The Names of Jesus" across the top of the poster.

Copy a name from the list below on one side. Write the Bible verse for that name on the opposite side of the card at the top. Assign each student one to three cards (you have more than enough to choose from). Students must then look up the Scripture verse and write it down on the side of the card with the verse citation on it. Call on students to read the verse and come forward to tape it on the poster board, name-side up. The cards can overlap in any way you like. You can transfer the poster to a bulletin board as a class contribution.

The Names of Jesus

Living Water	John 4:10
Bright and Morning Star	Revelation 22:16
Immanuel	Matthew 1:23
Lamb of God	John 1:29
Son of Man	Matthew 20:28
Good Shepherd	John 10:11
Savior	John 4:42
Messiah	John 1:41
The Word	Revelation 19:13
Light of the World	John 8:12
I Am	John 8:58
Rock	I Corinthians 10:4
Cornerstone	Ephesians 2:20
Servant	Matthew 12:18
Friend	Matthew 11:19
Wonderful Counselor	Isaiah 9:6
Bread of Life	John 6:35
King	Zechariah 9:9
Alpha and Omega	Revelation 22:13
Mighty God	Isaiah 9:6
Everlasting Father	Isaiah 9:6
Prince of Peace	Isaiah 9:6
Holy One	Mark 1:24
The Christ	Mark 8:29
Gift	2 Corinthians 9:15