The essential purpose of reading the Scriptures is to know a person--Jesus Christ--more personally and intimately. Knowing the names of Jesus allows us to establish a closer and fuller relationship with him. Though no single name or title of Jesus can encompass the fullness of who he is, together they express and convey all his saving deeds. The more we know about his names, the more we will understand what he has done for us and what he can still do for us. We reflect on the names of Jesus for this reason: every name that he bears is a blessing that he shares.

Author: Stephen J. Binz

Contents:

How to Use Threshold Bible Study

Suggestions for Individual Study

Suggestions for Group Study

Introduction

Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 1

Lessons 1-6

1. Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-31)

2. The Nazorean (Matthew 2:19-23; Matthew 26:69-72)

3. The Carpenter (Mark 6:1-6; Matthew 13:54-58)

4. The Messiah (Mark 8:27-30; Mark 14:60-65)

5. Rabbi (John 1:37-39; John 3:1-5)

6. Son of David (Matthew 9:27-31; Matthew 22:41-46)

Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 2

Lessons 7-12

7. Son of Man (Mark 8:31-38; Mark 13:24-27)

8. Firstborn (Colossians 1:15-18; Romans 8:28-30)

9. Emmanuel (Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 28:16-20)

10. Prince of Peace (Isaiah 8:1-6; John 14:25-27)

11. The Prophet (Luke 4:16-24; Acts 3:22-26)

12. Savior (Luke 1:68-75; Titus 2:11-14)

Suggestions for Facilitators. Group Session 3

Lessons 13-18

13. Son of God (John 3:16-21; Galatians 4:1-7)

14. God's Servant (Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Matthew 12:14-21)

15. Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18; 1 Peter 5:1-4)

16. Light of the World (John 9:1-7; Ephesians 5:6-14)

17. Lamb of God (John 1:29-37; Revelation 5:6-14)

18. Bread of Life (John 6:30-59)

Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 4

Lessons 19-24

19. The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:17-44)

20. The True Vine (John 15:1-8)

21. The Cornerstone (Mark 12:1-12; 1 Peter 2:4-10)

22. King of the Jews (Matthew 27:27-37; John 18:33-40)

23. I Am (John 8:23-30; John 18:4-9)

24. High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-5:10; Hebrews 9:6-12)

Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 5

Lessons 25-30

25. Bridegroom (Matthew 9:14-15; Ephesians 5:25-33)

26. The Word (John 1:1-14; 1 John 1:1-3)

27. King of Kings (1 Timothy 6:12-16; Revelation 19:11-16)

28. Alpha and Omega (Rev. 21:1-7; Rev. 22:6-14)

29. Morning Star (2 Peter 1:16-19; Rev. 22:16-21)

30. The Lord (Romans 10:5-13; Philippians 2:5-11)

Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 6