Praise The Name Of Jesus

The writer to the Hebrews encourages us to offer continual sacrifices of praise to the Lord – giving thanks to HIS NAME – Hebrews 13:15

I wanted to give you a list of His names (just in the New Testament!) Look through it and see how many ways you can praise Him. Offer continual praise as you read from the top of this list and then back again! His name is above all names - His name is not just a word - He is found in His name, and all of His power and promises are revealed through His name.

The names of Jesus in the New Testament:

Jesus

Matt. 1:21

…and you shall call His name Jesus,

for He will save His people from their sins.

Son of Abraham Matt. 1:1

Son of David Matt. 1:1; 15:22

Son of God Mk. 1:11

Son of Man Mk. 14:61

Son of the Most High Lu. 1:32

Son of Joseph Jn. 1:45

Son of the Father 2Jn. 3

Emmanuel (God with us) Matt. 1:23

Christ (The Anointed One) Matt. 1:1, 16-17; Jn. 11:20

Savior Matt. 1:21

King of the Jews Matt. 2:2

Lord (Master) Matt. 7:22

Bridegroom Matt. 9:15

Friend of Sinners Matt. 11:19

Holy One of God Mk. 1:24

Dayspring (Dawn or Sunrise) Lk. 1:78

Logos (The Word) Jn. 1:1-18

Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Jn. 1:29

Messiah Jn. 1:41

Bread of Life Jn. 6:35

Light of the World Jn. 8:12; 9:5

I Am Jn. 8:58

Good Shepherd Jn. 10:11

Resurrection and the Life Jn. 11:25

The Way, Truth and Life Jn. 14:6

True Vine Jn. 15:1

Rabbi (Great Teacher) Jn. 20:16

Deliverer Rom. 11:26

Rock 1Cor. 10:4

The Last Adam 1Cor. 15:45

Chief Cornerstone Eph. 2:20

Mediator 1Tim. 2:5

High Priest Heb. 3:1

King of Righteousness Heb. 7:2

Author and Perfector of Faith Heb. 12:2

Great Shepherd Heb. 13:20

Chief Shepherd 1Pet. 5:4

Advocate 1Jn. 2:1

Alpha and Omega Rev. 1:8

Lion of Judah Rev. 5:5

King of kings and Lord of lords Rev. 19:16

Bright and Morning Star Rev. 22:16

Thanksgiving 2012

We know that there is so much in the Old Testament about giving thanks to God. The New Testament however, is filled with calls to give thanks to God. Here are a few thoughts on our continual sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving that is due to Him:

With Jesus' help,

let us continually offer our sacrifice of praise to God

by proclaiming the glory of his name.

Heb. 13:15 (NLT)

We give thanks to God for the fellowship of the table – Matt. 15:36; 26:27; 1Cor. 11:24

We give thanks to God when He heals us – Luke 17:16

We give thanks to God who gives us victory through Christ – 1Cor. 15:57

We give thanks to God for causing us to triumph – 2Cor. 2:14

We give thanks to God for blessing and prospering us – 2Cor. 9:11

We give thanks to God for the indescribable gift of Christ – 2Cor. 9:15

We give thanks to God for one another – Eph. 1:16; Phil. 1:3

We give thanks to God for all things – Eph. 5:20

We give thanks to God as we pray – Phil. 4:6; Col. 4:2

We give thanks to God for the inheritance He has given us – Col. 1:12

We give thanks to God for our faith – Col. 2:7

We give thanks to God for everything – 1Thess. 5:16; 18

We give thanks to His name – Heb. 13:15

We give thanks to God forever – Rev. 7:11-12

Family days like Thanksgiving can be difficult for some. I urge you to rest in the Lord and be thankful to Him as you let Him know the fears and difficulties that face you today.

Don't fret or worry.

Instead of worrying, pray.

Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers,

letting God know your concerns.

Phil. 4:6 (Message)

It's not happy people who are thankful -
it is thankful people who are happy
- Ann Voskamp -

Happy Thanksgiving to all

The Sacrifice Of Praise

The key to understanding the sacrifice of praise is to grasp the concept that praise must become an integral part of our daily lives, and that makes it costly and precious. This is the central issue of Christian existence. When we come into the presence of God, our focus should not be upon the things we can get from the Lord, but on the offerings we have to give to Him.

Give to the Lord the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come into His courts (Ps. 96:8).

Our primary purpose in praise is to proclaim and show the marvelous excellencies and perfections of God (1 Pet. 2:9, Amp. NASV). We rehearse the things He has done throughout the ages; we admire and boast about His present acts of greatness as He moves among His people; and we triumph in the certain victories and wonders of the days to come.

The Life Application Bible makes this statement concerning the basis of praise:

The basis of praise is declaring God’s character and attributes in the presence of others. When we recognize and affirm His goodness we are holding up His perfect moral nature for all to see. (Life Application Bible, notes on 1 Chron. 16:25, p. 696)

Paul punctuated his epistles with thanksgiving and spontaneous outbursts of praise (2 Cor. 9:15; 11:31). Many of his letters began or ended with such praises (Rom. 16:27; 1 Cor. 1:4; 2 Cor. 1:3; Eph. 1:3–14; Col. 1:3; 2 Tim. 1:3; 1 Pet. 1:3). Praise should also permeate our everyday speech and influence our thoughts day and night.

It amazes me that many people attend churches where they expect the pastor and worship ministers to “Put on a great service” for them. If the music doesn’t please them, or the sermon style is a little different, or the flowers were not authorized by the decoration committee, or the temperature in the sanctuary is too cold…. etc., then they believe they have great reason for offence or complaint. We must do something about this mindset that puts all the responsibility for praise and worship on the worship team and pastor, and very little on the congregation. Many believers still see themselves as an audience rather than ministers and priests of God.

So...as priests of the Lord - it is our privilege to bring this sacrifice to the Lord throughout our day. As a sacrifice, it will cost you something to bring your praise offering to the Lord - continually:

Heb. 13:15

Therefore by Him

let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God,

that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.