Who Is This Jesus?

Primary Text:
Luke 1:35
Introduction
Throughout the
centuries, people have asked the same question:
Who is this Jesus? The
Bible provides the answer through the many names and titles given to
Him—each revealing His divine nature, His mission, and His
relationship to mankind. By studying these names, we gain a deeper
understanding of our Savior and the eternal hope He brings.
The Son of God
The angel Gabriel
announced to Mary that her child would be “called the Son of God”
(Luke 1:35). Jesus is not merely a man but fully divine, possessing
all the fullness of the Father (Colossians 1:19). John affirmed that
“the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). Jesus is the
“only begotten Son” (John 3:16), unique in His divine nature and
purpose. The Hebrew writer declares Him to be our “great High
Priest” who has passed through the heavens (Hebrews 4:14). No angel
was ever called the Son in this way (Hebrews 1:5). Jesus, the Son of
God, reveals the Father to all mankind.
The Messiah
Andrew told his
brother Simon, “We have found the Messiah” (John 1:41). The word
Messiah means
Anointed One. Psalm 2:2
foretold that the nations would stand against the Lord and His
Anointed. This prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus came to earth as
the Christ (Matthew 1:16). When the Samaritan woman said, “I know
that Messiah is coming,” Jesus responded, “I who speak to you am He”
(John 4:25–26). Appointed by God for a divine purpose, Jesus came to
bring salvation to all who would believe and obey.
Immanuel
Matthew records
that Jesus would be called “Immanuel,” meaning “God with us”
(Matthew 1:23). This fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy: “Behold, the
virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name
Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). God came to dwell among His creation. Jesus
experienced human life and temptation (Hebrews 4:15) and learned
obedience through suffering (Hebrews 5:8–9). Even now, He remains
with His people through His presence and His Word: “Lo, I am with
you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). The name
Immanuel reminds us that God is not distant—He is near to all who
call upon Him.
King of Kings
and Lord of Lords
John saw Jesus
revealed in glory as “King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation
19:16). He reigns supreme over every power and authority (Revelation
17:14). Paul described Him as “the blessed and only Potentate” (1
Timothy 6:15). Long before His birth, Micah foretold that a ruler
would come from Bethlehem whose origins were “from everlasting”
(Micah 5:2). Jesus reigns as Lord over all (Acts 10:36; Romans
10:12), ruling both the living and the dead through His resurrection
(Romans 14:9). His kingdom is eternal, and every knee will bow
before Him.
The Good
Shepherd
Jesus described
Himself as “the good shepherd” who gives His life for the sheep
(John 10:11). Ezekiel prophesied that God would “establish one
shepherd over them… My servant David” (Ezekiel 34:23), fulfilled
perfectly in Christ. The Hebrew writer calls Him “that great
Shepherd of the sheep” (Hebrews 13:20). Peter adds that He is “the
Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25). As the Chief
Shepherd, He promises a crown of glory to the faithful (1 Peter
5:4). Jesus tenderly leads, protects, and sustains His flock.
The Lamb of God
When John the
Baptist saw Jesus approaching, he said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who
takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). Jesus is the Lamb who
was slain, yet lives forever (Revelation 5:6, 9, 12). His sacrifice
purchased redemption for all who obey Him. Peter wrote that we are
redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without
blemish and without spot” (1 Peter 1:18–19). The blood of the Lamb
paid the debt of sin and reconciled man to God. In heaven, the song
of the redeemed forever declares, “Worthy is the Lamb!”
Conclusion
The Bible
reveals many names for Jesus—Son of God, Messiah, Immanuel, King of
Kings, Good Shepherd, Lamb of God. Each name shows a facet of His
power, mercy, and love. Yet the most personal name we can give Him
is Savior. When we
believe His Word, obey His commands, and follow His voice, we come
to know Him as both Lord and Redeemer. Every heart should ask, “Who
is this Jesus?”—and every faithful soul should answer, “He is my
Savior.”
Who Is This
Jesus? Sermon Outline
I. The Son
of God
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Announced by
Gabriel (Luke 1:35)
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Affirmed in
Scripture (John 1:14, Hebrews 4:14)
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The “only
begotten” Son (John 3:16)
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Fully divine
(Colossians 1:19)
II. The
Messiah
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Prophesied
in Psalm 2:1–2
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Identified
by Andrew (John 1:41)
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Confirmed by
Jesus (John 4:25–26)
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Appointed by
God to redeem mankind
III.
Immanuel – God With Us
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Foretold by
Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14)
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Fulfilled in
Jesus’ birth (Matthew 1:23)
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Lived among
us and sympathized with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15)
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Remains with
His followers (Matthew 28:20)
IV. King of
Kings and Lord of Lords
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Declared in
Revelation (Revelation 19:16)
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Reigns as
ruler of all (1 Timothy 6:15)
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Foretold by
Micah (Micah 5:2)
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Lord over
Jew and Gentile alike (Romans 10:12)
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Lord of both
the living and the dead (Romans 14:9)
V. The Good
Shepherd
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Gave His
life for the sheep (John 10:11)
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Fulfilled
Ezekiel’s prophecy (Ezekiel 34:23)
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Guides and
guards His flock (Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25)
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Rewards the
faithful (1 Peter 5:4)
VI. The
Lamb of God
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Takes away
sin (John 1:29)
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Redeems the
world (1 Peter 1:18–19)
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Worthy of
all praise (Revelation 5:12)
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His blood
secures eternal salvation
Call to Action
Do you know who
Jesus truly is? He is not only the Son of God but the Savior of your
soul. Come to Him in faith, confess His name, repent of your sins,
and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Follow the Good
Shepherd daily, and He will lead you to eternal life. Make Him your
King, your Shepherd, your Lamb, and your Lord today.
Key Takeaways
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Jesus is the
Son of God, fully divine and eternal (Luke 1:35; John 3:16).
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He is the
Messiah, the Anointed One, fulfilling prophecy (John 4:25–26).
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He is
Immanuel—God dwelling among His people (Matthew 1:23).
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He reigns as
King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Revelation 19:16).
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He is the
Good Shepherd and the Lamb of God (John 10:11; John 1:29).
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Knowing who
Jesus is compels us to call Him Savior and Lord.
Scripture
Reference List
Luke 1:35 –
Jesus announced as the Son of God.
Hebrews 4:14 – Jesus, our great High Priest.
John 1:14, 18 – The Word made flesh, the only begotten Son.
John 3:16 – God’s love shown through His Son.
Psalm 2:1–2 – Prophecy of the Lord’s Anointed.
John 4:25–26 – Jesus identifies Himself as the Messiah.
Matthew 1:23; Isaiah 7:14 – Jesus, Immanuel, God with us.
Hebrews 4:15; 5:8–9 – Jesus’ humanity and obedience.
Matthew 28:20 – Jesus’ abiding presence.
Revelation 19:16 – King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Micah 5:2 – The ruler from Bethlehem.
Acts 10:36; Romans 10:12 – Jesus is Lord of all.
Romans 14:9 – Lord of the living and the dead.
John 10:11 – The Good Shepherd.
Ezekiel 34:23; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 5:4 – The Great and Chief
Shepherd.
John 1:29; Revelation 5:6, 9, 12 – The Lamb of God.
1 Peter 1:18–19 – Redeemed by His precious blood.
Prepared by Bobby Stafford of the church of Christ at
Granby, MO
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