Names matter. When you say the name of a person, you are speaking of their identity. That’s why expectant parents today usually invest a good deal of time thinking through what to name their children. That was certainly also the case in biblical times, when names were frequently given at the earliest possible moment in an effort by the parents to define the hopes and dreams they had for their child. Their goal was to select a name to reflect what the child was destined to become. In the same way, the various names and titles for Jesus found throughout Scripture are significant, because they enable us to know Him and to understand why He came to the earth. They also help us to understand the numerous ways that He is able to work both in and through our lives. So today, as we reflect upon the message and meaning of Christmas, we will consider four descriptive names of Jesus that were specifically given to communicate how He is precisely the Deliverer and Redeemer that we all need - now more than ever.

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From Series: "Un-Ruining Christmas"

Let’s face it, Christmas is going to look a little different this year. We may not be near the people we’d like to spend it with, we may not be in the location we want, and we may find it difficult to find the Christmas spirit. Some of us may even say Christmas is ruined. The good news is that the joy of Christmas never hinged on our circumstances. The joy of Christmas can be found regardless of what is taking place in our lives, and we need to look no further than the chaos of the first Christmas to see it.

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