1) The Name Of Jesus Is A Prophesied And Proclaimed Name
Time to glorify the name of Jesus. First the name of Jesus is a prophesied name. Before Jesus was born, the Father told Jesus' adopted dad Joseph in a dream at Matthew 1:21 And she (Mary) shall bring forth a Son and thou shalt call His name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins. Next the name of Jesus is a proclaimed name. According to Psalm 34:1 proclaim the name of Jesus everywhere at all times. Right now say I will bless the Lord (Jesus) at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Proclaim and bless the name of Jesus in the morning. Like David say Psalm 5:3: My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord (Jesus); in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. Proclaim and bless the name of Jesus in the night. Like David say Psalm 134:1 Behold, bless ye the Lord (Jesus), all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord (Jesus). The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. Like David say Psalm 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and He shall hear my voice.
2) The Name Of Jesus Is A Powerful Name
Next the name of Jesus is a powerful name. The powerful name of Jesus can heal any sickness. Pray in Jesus name to receive healing for any sickness. Peter used the powerful name of Jesus to heal a lame man at the Beautiful gate. First there was a lameness, then there was a look, then there was a limp, and finally there was a leap of joy. First there was a look, then there was a lifting up, then there was life in the ankles, and finally there was a leap of joy. Acts 3:6 says Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
3) The Name Of Jesus Is A Persecuted Name
Third the name of Jesus is a persecuted name. You'll get persecuted when you say the name of Jesus in public. Rejoice (don't be depressed) when you are persecuted because of Jesus. Luke 6:22 says Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. Be like Brother Bob and when people persecute you and speak evil about you because of Jesus, find the nearest Walmart bathroom and leap for joy and be exceedingly glad. Remember according to 1 Peter 4:14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy (not depressed) are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified.
Be like the apostles who kept rejoicing and counted it an honor to be beaten and suffer shame for Jesus. Like the apostles keep witnessing and rejoice with unspeakable joy when you are persecuted because you preached about Jesus. Acts 5:40 says And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Like the apostles, if you keep rejoicing through persecutions, you'll keep witnessing for Jesus. Remember James 1:2 says My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. If someone says that you talk too much about Jesus, reply "Correction I need to talk more about Jesus and thanks for the compliment." They're going to talk about you anyway. Give them something good to talk about and leap for joy while you give them a Forrest Gump and run for Jesus.
4) The Name Of Jesus Is A Precious Name
Fourth the name of Jesus is a precious name. Not only is the name of Jesus precious but the blood of Jesus that removes our sins is precious. 1 Peter 2:6 tells us that the name of Jesus is precious. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious (who is Jesus): and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe He (Jesus) is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner.
1 Peter 1:18 says that the blood of Jesus is precious. Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you. Praise Jesus for redeeming, purchasing, buying, and freeing us from sin with His own precious blood shed at the cross of Calvary.
Right now rejoice and say Hebrews 9:12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own (precious) blood He (Jesus) entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Ask the angels to send the blood of Jesus daily over your home, car, life, and everywhere you travel to overcome the devil. Revelation 12:11 says And they overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus), and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
5) The Name Of Jesus Is A Prevailing Name
Finally the name of Jesus is a prevailing name that gives us the victory. 1 Corinthians 15:57 says But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. And 2 Corinthians 2:14 says Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place. Remember when you pray in Jesus name you will prevail and always receive victory. Just ask for anything in Jesus name without sinning and you will receive your prayer requests. Jesus said at John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name (Jesus), that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Remember with Jesus you are always a winner that stands on a firm foundation that never fails. If you stand on the foundation Jesus, you'll stand through any storm or trouble. 1 Corinthians 3:11 says that Jesus is our foundation. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. According to Matthew 7:25 the foundation of Jesus is a Rock that will survive and overcome any trouble, sickness, or worry. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a Rock (Jesus).
I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.