July 30, 2020: SOAP #3892:  Isaiah 60-62; John 1

Scripture:   John (NIV) 1  Word, God, Life, Light, the One and Only, Jesus Christ, Lord, Lamb of God, Son of God, Rabbi, Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Son of Joseph, King of Israel, Son of Man

Observation:     In the 51 verses of the first chapter of John, we have 15 names for Jesus. 

Application:   As a diamond cutter carefully prepares the uncut diamond, plans each cut, then carefully makes each cut.  Each cut is expertly designed to reflect the beauty of the stone. 

And with even more care and provision, the Holy Spirit leads John to present many of the aspects of the Beautiful Son of God to be revealed on earth. Each name reveals something special and unique.  Taken all together they reflect His nature and character as the diamond reflects the light.  What a Savior!  

Prayer:  Lord, You are more precious than silver.
    Lord, You are more costly than gold.
    Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds;
    and nothing I desire compares with you.  Amen  (Lynn DeShazo)

Pastor Leon
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