Joy To The WorldSample

Do you have nicknames— things that only your closest friends and family call you? When you hear those nicknames, you know that they’re coming from someone who really knows and loves you, right? Before Jesus was born, people knew what He would be called. They knew exactly what many names He would go by. And according to the Bible, the names He would be called represented the important things about who He was. They were the things that we would love about Him—the things that represent His love for us. Look at this list of names for Jesus in this verse. Which one means the most to you? What are some ways you can share that part of who Jesus is with your family or friends this week?