names of Jesus: Life

 names of Jesus: Life by ric gustafson

Through Life, we enter into the presence of God the Father. Through Life, we receive eternal salvation. According to John 14, I am the way and the truth and the life. We walk in the light. He leads us into Life. According to John 11, I am the resurrection and the life. 

Life offers abundant and eternal life in his kingdom. Our bodies age, weaken and we get sick. Life is our healer. 

So who is Life?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love

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Ismay 2026 page 3

 Ismay 2026 page 3 by ric gustafson

When J Bruce Ismay heard Captain Smith give the order for the lifeboats to be prepared, he walked over to the starboard side of the huge liner. Starting at 12:05 pm on April 15 1912, Ismay began helping women and children get into Lifeboats 3,5,7 and 9. When 13 of the 16 standard lifeboats were away, Ismay walked over to one of the liner's canvas sided liferafts. This was Collapsible C. 

Ismay helped women and children get into the liferaft. The raft could hold only 47 people. Ismay helped 21 women and 14 young children get in. That was 35 passengers. Six crew members also got in. That became 41 people now on board. So who were the two men who got on board at the last minute?. It was determined that it was J Bruce Ismay and William E Carter.

So who was William E Carter?. He was an American polo playing millionaire. He was a member of the Philadelphia fast set. He had a Renault motor car in the hold of the huge liner.

It was hard to lower Collapsible C to the water. In charge of the canvas sided life raft was George Rowe. 

The boat did finally reach the water.

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Locker 107 page 3

 Locker 107 page 3 by ric gustafson

Alison stared at her family's pictures. She missed her family so much.

Helene walked in holding an index card. " It's possible your great grandmother's locker has not been dismantled". She smiled. " Let's go take a look".

They walked through a side door. They entered a warehouse floor.

Helene stopped at a rusted door. The sign above read ' Employee Locker Room'.

They walked in. The locker room was in disarray. Some of the lockers had been dismantled.

Helene frowned. " They are in the process of dismantling all of these lockers".

Both women began looking at lockers that were still intact.

All of a sudden, Helene exclaimed out loud. " I don't believe it".

Alison ran over to her. " What's wrong?".

Helene looked at a rusted locker. She stared at the index card.

" It's still here".

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names of Jesus: Lawgiver

 names of Jesus: Lawgiver by ric gustafson

The Lawgiver is a righteous judge. Isaiah 33 says the Lord makes our laws. The Lawgiver is the only one who can save and destroy. We are not to judge our neighbor. The Lawgiver is the rule maker. What he says goes.

The Lawgiver says focus on what it means to love others well. Uplifting others, look for ways to serve. When we help those in need, we are putting love into action. The Lawgiver guides us with wisdom. The wisdom of the Lawgiver is rooted in love.

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Locker 107 page 2

 Locker 107 page 2 by ric gustafson

Alison opened the door. She walked into a foyer. She stopped and stared at some pictures on the wall. There were pictures of her great grandparents, grandparents and her parents. All of a sudden, an older woman walked in. 

" Can I help you?".

" Yes". She took out a magazine article from her purse. She handed it to the woman. " I read that they had closed my family's factory and were going to tear it down".

The older woman stared at Alison. " You must be Alison Moton".

" Actually, it's Alison Meinke now". She walked over to one of the pictures. She pointed at it. " I'm Fred and Doris's daughter".

The woman smiled. " I'm Helene Thomas". She smiled. " I held you when you were very young".

Alison blushed. " I'm doing research on my great grandmother".

" Charlene Moton?". 

" Yes". Her voice hesitated. " I was wondering if you had anything about her I can use".

Helene smiled. " Let's take a look".

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names of Jesus: Lamb of God

 names of Jesus: Lamb of God by ric gustafson

The Lamb of God was the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of all people. According to John 1, Behold the Lamb of God. He covered every sin by the power of his blood. He redeemed us with his sacrifice. He did not come to condemn us. He came to set us free. 

The Lamb of God is the true Passover Lamb. His blood is our covering. He spares us from judgment and death. He delivers us from the consequences of sin. He gives us freedom to live, move and have our being in the power of his sacrifice. He was victorious over death. He lay down his life to break it's power. 

So who is the Lamb of God?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: King of Saints

 names of Jesus: King of Saints by ric gustafson

The King of Saints is over every ruler. He is over the Jewish people. He is also over his saints. Saints are called to live holy lives. According to Revelation 15, just and true are your ways O King of the Saints. They are set apart for him. They are sanctified by him. His mercy makes us holy.

The King of Saints is our righteous ruler. Those who are his he protects and governs. The King of Saints is perfectly just and overflows with kindness and care. He is wise. We walk in the power of his love. 

So who is the King of Saints?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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