Jesus, The Name above all Names

Those of us who are liturgical Christians, are still celebrating Christmas, still six days to go. Unlike the song, we don’t have presents everyday, but we do reflect on the meaning of the incarnation.

January the first is the eighth day of Christmas. In the Gospel of Luke, we learn that on the eighth day after his birth, that Jesus was circumcised, so it is fitting that we remember that event on the first of January.

We see several items in this one event. First, the early church fathers tell us that this is the first time we see Jesus shedding his blood to complete the law. Secondly we learn that even as a baby, (through his parents actions), Jesus keeps the law. It is the third item that will be considered today. A Jewish child is named when he is circumcised. We are told in Luke, that upon his circumcision, he was given the name of Jesus. Jesus comes from the Aramaic (the language spoken in Israel at that time), Yeshua, which comes from Yah Shua, or God saves. In other words, Jesus’s name proclaims what he was coming into the world for.

NAMES AND TITLES OF JESUS
from Sacred Scripture

For your meditation and edification:

Advocate (1 John 2:1)
Almighty (Rev 1:8)
Alpha and Omega (Rev 1:8)
Amen (Rev 3:14)
Angel (Gen 48:16, 23:20, 23:21)
Angel of His Presence (Isa 63:9)
Anointed (Ps 2:2)
Apostle (Heb 3:1)
Arm of the Lord (Is 51:9, Is 51:10)
Author and Finisher of Our Faith (Heb 12:2)
Beginning and End (Rev 23:13)
Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev 3:14)
Beloved (Eph 1:6)
Bishop (1 Pt 2:25)
Blessed and Only Sovereign (1 Tim 6:15)
Branch (Jer 23:5, Zec 3:8)
Bread of Life (John 6:48)
Bridegroom (Mat 9:15)
Bright And Morning Star (Rev 22:16)
Brightness of the Father’s Glory (Heb 1:3)
Captain of the Lord’s Host (John 5:14)
Captain of Salvation (Heb 2:10)
Carpenter (Mark 6:3)
Carpenter’s Son (Mt 13:55)
Chief Shepherd (1 Pt 5:4)
Chief Cornerstone (1 Pt 2:6)
Chiefest Among Ten Thousand (Song 5:10)
Child (Isa 9:6, Luke 2:27, Luke 2:43)
Chosen of God (1 Pt 2:4)
Christ (Mt 1:16, Luke 9:20)
Christ, The (Mat 16:20, Mark 14:61)
Christ, A King (Luke 23:2)
Christ in you, the Hope of Glory (Col 1:27)
Christ, Jesus (Acts 19:4, Rom 3:24, 8:1, 1 Cor 1:2, 1:30, Heb 3:1, 1 Pt 5:10, 5:14)
Christ Jesus Our Lord (Rom 8:39, 1 Tim 1:12)
Christ of God (Luke 9:20)
Christ of the Lord (Luke 2:26)
Christ, the Chosen of God (Luke 23:35)
Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11)
Christ, the Son of God (Act 9:20)
Commander (Is 55:4)
Consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25)
Cornerstone (Eph 2:20)
Counselor (Is 9:6)
Covenant of the People (Is 42:6)
David (Jer 30:9)
Daysman (Job 9:33)
Dayspring (Luke 1:78)
Daystar (2 Pt 1:19)
Deliverer (Rom 11:26)
Desire of All Nations (Hag 2:7)
Door (John 10:7)
Elect (Is 42:1)
Emmanuel (Is 7:14)
Ensign (Is 11:10)
Eternal Life (1 John 5:20)
Everlasting Light (Is 60:20)
Faithful and True (Rev 19:11)
Faithful Witness (Rev 1:5)
Faithful and True Witness (Rev 3:14)
Father of the World to Come (Is 9:6)
Finisher Of Faith (Heb 12:2)
First And Last (Rev 1:17, 2:8, 22:13)
Firstbegotten (Heb 1:6)
Firstbegotten of the Dead (Rev 1:5)
Firstborn (Ps 89:27)
Firstborn from the Dead (Col 1:18)
Firstborn of Every Creature (Col 1:15)
Foundation (Is 28:16)
Fountain (Zec 13:1)
Forerunner (Heb 6:20)
Friend of Sinners (Mt 11:19)
Gift of God (John 4:10)
Glory of Israel (Luke 2:23)
God (John 1:1)
God Blessed Forever (Rom 9:5)
God Manifest in the Flesh (1 Tim 3:16)
God of Israel, the Savior (Is 45:15)
God of the Whole Earth (Is 54:5)
God Our Savior (1 Tim 2:3)
God’s Dear Son (Col 1:13)
God With Us (Mt 1:23)
Good Master (Mt 19:16)
Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
Governor (Mt 2:16)
Great Shepherd of the Sheep (Heb 13:20)
Head of Every Man (1 Cor 11:3)
Head of the Church (Eph 5:23)
Head of the Corner (Mt 21:42)
Heir of All Things (Heb 1:2)
High Priest (Heb 4:14)
High Priest of our Confession (Heb 3:1)
His Son (Gal 4:6) Holy Child Jesus (Acts 4:30)
Holy One (Ps 16:10, Acts 3:14)
Holy One of God (Mark 1:24)
Holy One of Israel (Isa 41:14, Isa 54:5)
Holy, The (Luke 1:35)
Horn Of Salvation (Luke 1:69)
I Am (John 8:58)
Image of God (Heb 1:3)
Image of the Invisible God (Col 1:5)
Infant (Luke 2:12, 16) Israel (Is 49:3)
Jesus (Mt 1:21)
Jesus Christ (Mt 1:1, John 1:17, Acts 2:38, 4:10, etc.)
Jesus Christ Our Lord (Rom 1:3, 6:11, 6:23, 1 Cor 1:9, 7:25)
Jesus Christ Our Savior (Titus 3:6)
Jesus of Nazareth (Mark 1:24, Luke 24:19)
Jesus of Nazareth, King of The Jews (John 19:19)
Jesus King of the Jews (Mt 27:37)
Jesus, Son of God (Heb 4:14)
Jesus, The Son of Joseph (John 6:42)
Judge (Acts 10:42)
Just Man (Mt 27:19)
Just One (Acts 3:14, 7:52, 22:14)
Just Person (Mt 27:24)
King (Mt 21:5)
King of Israel (John 1:49)
King of the Jews (Mt 2:2)
King of Saints (Rev 15:3)
King of Kings (1 Tim 6:15, Rev 17:14)
King of Glory (Ps 24:7, 24:8, 24:9, 24:10)
King of Zion (Mt 21:5)
King Over All the Earth (Zec 14:9)
Lamb (Rev 5:6, 5:8, 6:16, 7:9, etc.)
Lamb of God (John 1:29)
Lawgiver (Is 33:22)
Leader (Is 55:4)
Life (John 14:6)
Light (John 8:12)
Light of the World (John 8:12)
Light to the Gentiles (Is 42:6)
Living Bread (John 6:51)
Living Stone (1 Pt 2:4)
Lion of the Tribe Of Judah (Rev 5:5)
Lord (Rom 1:3)
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Pt 1:11, 3:18)
Lord Christ (Col 3:24)
Lord from Heaven (1 Co 15:47)
Lord God Almighty (Rev 15:3)
Lord Jesus (Acts 7:59, Col 3:17, 1 Th 4:12)
Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 11:17, 16:31, 20:21, Rom 5:1, 5:11, 13:14)
Lord Jesus Christ our Savior (Titus 1:4)
Lord Mighty In Battle (Ps 24:8)
Lord of all (Acts 10:36)
Lord of Glory (James 2:1)
Lord of Hosts (Is 44:6)
Lord of Lords (Rev 17:14, 19:16)
Lord of the Dead And Living (Rom 14:9)
Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:28)
Lord Our Righteousness (Jer 23:6)
Lord Over All (Rom 10:12)
Lord’s Christ (Luke 2:26)
Lord Strong And Mighty (Ps 24:8)
Lord, Your Holy One (Is 43:15)
Lord, Your Redeemer (Is 43:14)
Man Christ Jesus (1 Tim 2:5)
Man of Sorrows (Is 53:3)
Master (Mt 23:8)
Mediator (1 Tim 2:5)
Messenger of the Covenant (Mal 3:1)
Messiah (John 1:41)
Messiah the Prince (Dan 9:25)
Mighty God (Is 9:6)
Mighty One of Israel (Is 30:29)
Mighty One of Jacob (Is 49:26)
Mighty to Save (Is 63:1)
Minister of the Sanctuary (Heb 8:2)
Most Holy (Dan 9:24)
Most Mighty (Ps 45:3)
Nazarene (Mat 2:23)
New Adam (1 Cor 15:45)
Offspring of David (Rev 22:16)
Only Begotten (John 1:14)
Only Begotten God (John 1:18)
Only Begotten of The Father (John 1:14)
Only Wise God, Our Savior (Jude 1:25)
Our Hope (1 Ti 1:1)
Our Peace (Eph 2:14)
Passover (1 Co 5:7)
Plant of Renown (Ezk 34:29)
Potentate (1 Ti 6:15)
Power of God (1 Co 1:24)
Physician (Mt 9:12)
Power of God (1 Cor 1:24)
Precious Cornerstone (Isa 28:16)
Priest (Heb 7:17)
Prince (Acts 5:31)
Prince of Life (Acts 3:15)
Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6)
Prince of the Kings of the Earth (Rev 1:5)
Prophet (Dt 18:15, 18:18, Mt 21:11, Luke 24:19)
Propitiation (1 John 2:2)
Rabbi (John 1:49)
Rabboni (John 20:16)
Ransom (1 Ti 2:6)
Redeemer (Is 59:20)
Resurrection and Life (John 11:25)
Redemption (1 Co 1:30)
Righteous Branch (Jer 23:5)
Righteous Judge (2 Tim 4:8)
Righteous Servant (Is 53:11)
Righteousness (1 Co 1:30)
Rock (1 Co 10:4)
Rock of Offense (1 Pt 2:8)
Rod out of the root of Jesse (Is 11:1)
Root of David (Rev 5:5, 22:16)
Root of Jesse (Is 11:10)
Ruler in Israel (Micah 5:2)
Salvation (Luke 2:30)
Sanctification (1 Co 1:30)
Sanctuary (Is 8:14)
Savior (Luke 2:11)
Savior, Jesus Christ (2 Tim 1:10, Titus 2:13, 2 Pt 1:1)
Savior of the Body (Eph 5:23)
Savior of the World (1 John 4:14)
Scepter (Num 24:17)
Second Man (1 Cor 15:47)
Seed of David (2 Ti 2:8)
Seed of the Woman (Gn 3:15)
Servant (Is 42:1)
Servant of rulers (Is 49:7)
Shepherd (Mark 14:27)
Shepherd and Bishop of souls (1 Pt 2:25)
Shepherd of Israel (Ps 80:1)
Shiloh (Gen 49:10)
Son of Abraham (Mt 1:1)
Son of David (Mt 9:27)
Son of God (Mt 4:3, 4:6, 8:29, etc.)
Son of Man (Mt 8:20, 9:6, 10:23, etc.)
Son of Mary (Mark 6:3)
Son of the Blessed (Mark 14:61)
Son of the Father (2 John 1:3)
Son of the Highest (Luke 1:32)
Star (Num 24:17)
Sun of Justice (Mal 4:2)
Surety (Heb 7:22)
Stone (Mt 21:42)
Stone of Stumbling (1 Pt 2:8)
Sure Foundation (Is 28:16)
Teacher (John 3:2)
True God (1 John 5:20)
True Light (John 1:9)
True Vine (John 15:1)
Truth (John 14:6)
Unspeakable Gift (2 Co 9:15)
Very Christ (Acts 9:22)
Vine (John 15:1)
Way (John 14:6)
Who Is, Who Was, and Who is to Come (Rev 1:4)
Wisdom (Prov 8:12)
Wisdom of God (1 Co 1:24)
Witness (Is 55:4, Rev 1:5)
Wonderful (Is 9:6)
Word (John 1:1)
Word Of God (Rev 19:13)
Word Of Life (1 John 1:1)
Yahweh (Is 40:3)
Yahweh’s Fellow (Zec 13:7)

LITANY OF THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS

Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, Son of the living God, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, splendor of the Father, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, brightness of eternal light, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of glory, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Sun of justice, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, most amiable, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, most admirable, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, mighty God, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Father of the world to come, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Angel of the great counsel, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, most powerful, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, most patient, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, most obedient, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Lover of chastity, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Lover of us, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, God of peace, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Author of life, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Model of virtues, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, zealous for souls, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, our God, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, our Refuge, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Father of the poor, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Treasure of the faithful, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Good Shepherd, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, true Light, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, eternal Wisdom, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, infinite Goodness, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, our Way and our Life, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Joy of Angels, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of Patriarchs, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Master of Apostles, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Teacher of Evangelists, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Strength of Martyrs, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Light of Confessors, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Purity of Virgins, Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Crown of all Saints, Have mercy on us.

Be merciful, Spare us, O Jesus.
Be merciful, Graciously hear us, O Jesus.
From all evil, Jesus, deliver us.
From all sin, Jesus, deliver us.
From Thy wrath, Jesus, deliver us.
From the snares of the devil, Jesus, deliver us.
From the spirit of fornication, Jesus, deliver us.
From everlasting death, Jesus, deliver us.
From the neglect of Thine inspirations, Jesus, deliver us.
Through the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy Nativity, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thine Infancy, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy most divine life, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy labors, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thine Agony and Passion, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy Cross and dereliction, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy faintness and weariness, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy death and burial, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy Resurrection, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thine Ascension, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thine institution of the Most Holy Eucharist, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy joys, Jesus, deliver us.
Through Thy glory, Jesus, deliver us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Jesus.

Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.

Let Us Pray

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who hast said: “Ask and ye shall receive; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”; grant, we beseech Thee, to us who ask, the gift of Thy most Divine Love, that we may ever love Thee with all our heart, and in all our words and actions, and never cease from praising Thee.

Make us, O Lord, to have both a perpetual fear and love of Thy holy name, for Thou never failest to govern those whom Thou foundest upon the strength of Thy love, Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.

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