Today we will learn why the name of Jesus is better than any other name. The name of Jesus is one of unrivaled excellence and preeminence. No human on earth, no matter how great can equal the height, stature, the power, or the wonder of the name of Jesus Christ. The bible declares that the name of Jesus is the name above every name. Philippians 2:9 says Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him (Jesus), and given Him a name which is above every name. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Ephesians 1:21 describes Jesus who is Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. And hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church. John the Baptist said that the name of Jesus is above every name at John 3:31: He (Jesus) that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: He that cometh from heaven (Jesus) is above all.
Now let's see how the perfect and sinless Lord Jesus is better than many great men of the bible. Jesus was perfect and sinless, while many great men of the bible had flaws. Noah was a preacher of righteousness in the great dark antediluvian days before the flood but Noah got drunk. Abraham was called a friend of God and yet he disappointed God by telling Abimelech that his wife Sarah was his sister. Jacob who dreamed about angels and was strong in his love toward Rachel was crooked like a barrel of fishhooks when he lied to Isaac to receive a blessing from the Lord.
Moses was magnificent and mighty and yet he displeased God by smiting the rock and was denied entrance into the promised land. David was a marvelously versatile man, a military genius, a great poet, and a great musician, but he staked his crown for a woman Bathsheba's embrace and committed murder against her husband Uriah the Hittite to cover up his sin of adultery. Samson was a judge in Israel for twenty years, but Samson was snared and sheared by a beautiful wicked woman named Delilah. Many men like Samson today are snared and sheared of spiritual power by wicked beautiful women like Delilah. Proverbs 31:30 says Favour is deceitful, and beauty is in vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Elijah blessed God on Mount Carmel and called down fire from heaven and had a great victory over 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of the groves, but under the juniper tree he had despondent cowardice and wanted to die, hidden away from the witch Jezebel. John the Baptist who said Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world and buried Jesus in beautiful baptism in the rolling tides of the Jordan river displayed despondent questionings about the Lord Jesus after King Herod placed him in a prison cell for preaching about Herod's sin of marrying his brother Philip's wife.
Many great men of the bible had flaws, but the bible proclaims that Jesus is perfect, sinless, and has no faults. Truly Jesus is the name above all names. Note the following bible scriptures proclaiming that only Jesus is perfect and has no sin. Pictured above Hebrews 4:15 says For we have not an high priest (Jesus) which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 1 John 3:5 says And ye know that He (Jesus) was manifested to take away our sins; and in Him is no sin. 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth. Humanity has never reversed the verdict that Governor Pilate gave when he washed his hands and said I find no fault in Him (Jesus).
We learn from this bible study that the only good thing in us is Jesus. People might have flaws but Jesus chooses to work through imperfect sinners like you and me. The reason God works through flawed sinners is so only Jesus gets the glory. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says But we have this treasure (Jesus) in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. When you read the list below of the many people in the bible who had faults that God used, remember the blood of Jesus removes your sins. Get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again.
A LIST OF GREAT PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE WHO HAD FLAWS
THAT GOD USED TO BLESS PEOPLE
SO ONLY THE LORD JESUS COULD GET THE GLORY
Noah got drunk
Moses stuttered and had a short fuse
Miriam was a gossip
Jonah ran from God
Jacob was a liar
Jeremiah was a bullfrog (just kidding)
Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal
Gideon and Thomas both doubted
Solomon was too rich
Abraham was too old
David was too young
Paul who along with Moses was a murderer
Martha worried too much about household chores
Peter was afraid of death and denied Jesus three times
John Mark was rejected by Paul
Notice pictured above the many names for God in the bible that represent the blessed name of Jesus. Jehovah Nissi (Jesus our banner and standard for victory over the devil who makes the devil disappear and flee quickly), Jehovah Raah (Jesus our shepherd that watches over the saints who are His sheep), Jehovah Rapha (Jesus our healer who with His stripes we are healed), Jehovah Shammah (Jesus is there and will never leave thee, nor forsake thee), and Jehovah Hoseenu (Jesus the Lord our Maker because Colossians 1:16 says For by Him (Jesus) were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him (Jesus), and for Him: And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist). Psalm 95:6 says O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.
Jehovah Tsidkenu and Jehovah Mekoddishkem (Jesus our righteousness and sanctification proclaimed at 1 Corinthians 1:30 that says But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption), Jehovah Jireh (Jesus our provider who supplies all our needs), Jehovah Sabaoth (Jesus our Lord of hosts who is the captain general of the hosts of soldier angels in the army of God), Jehovah Shalom (Jesus our Prince of Peace that blesses us with the peace of God, which passeth all understanding) and Jehovah Elyon (Jesus who is the Lord Most High and name above every name).
THE HARDEST WORD FOR PEOPLE TO PRONOUNCE
TO RECEIVE A BLESSING IS NOT
CONSTANTINOPLE, MESOPOTAMIA, OR SHIBBOLETH
IT'S
NO
For my final thought we learn that pictured above we have to just say no to get blessed. The word no is the hardest word for people to pronounce instead of Constantinople, Mesopotamia, or Shibboleth. According to Judges 12:6 Jephthah and the Gileadites defeated the Ephramites who could not say Shibboleth but instead said Sibboleth to describe an ear of grain. But if we would just say no to the sins of this world, Jesus would greatly bless us.
Read below about some great men of the bible that got blessed by just saying no. Joseph in Egypt said no to the proposals of Potipher's wife and avoided the sin of adultery. Therefore God blessed Joseph to be released from prison to be a great leader in Egypt with great power. Daniel in Babylon said no to eating the king's meat and drinking the king's wine and was blessed with better health than the Babylonians.
Moses said no to Pharoah's daughter when he came of age and went out and chose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. By faith He forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing Him who is invisible. Therefore Moses and the children of Israel were blessed to be delivered from the bondage of Pharoah and Egypt. Jesus said no to all of the temptations of the devil in the wilderness. Therefore Jesus was blessed to be King of kings and Lord of lords having the name above all names.
The bible records that Saul sought to kill David by throwing spears at him while he chased him like a hound would hunt for a rabbit. One night David and Abishai found Saul asleep with his spear stuck in the ground. And Abishai told David at 1 Samuel 26:8 God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time. David said no; David spared Saul when he could have speared Saul. David said no to spearing and yes to sparing. Therefore because of David's kindness to Saul, David was blessed to replace Saul and become the king of Israel.
Like Joseph, Daniel, Moses, Jesus, and David, say no to the sins of this world and yes to serving our Lord Jesus. Say no daily to the sinful desires of your flesh and remember that Jesus said at Luke 9:23 If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Say no to the sins of this world and remember 1 John 2:15 that says Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Say no to the devil and remember Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil. Remember Jesus said at Luke 9:62 No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
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) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.
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