names of Jesus: Bridegroom

names of Jesus: Bridegroom by ric gustafson

We are waiting for the Bridegroom. Revelation 19 says that we are waiting for the Bridegroom's return. On that day, we will rejoice and give him the glory. The church will be ready. The marriage of the Lamb has come. The Bride has made herself ready.

We are waiting between the promise and the fulfillment. We take hope in God's presence to ready ourselves for that glorious day. The Bridegroom loves us so much. There is joy in the Bridegroom's presence.

So who is the Bridegroom?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Bethsaida page 4

 Bethsaida page 4 by ric gustafson

In Area A of the Bethsaida excavation, six levels were found. A massive structure was found on level 2. This level was predicted to be from the Hellenistic period. On level 6, a single large room was measured at 21.2 by 11.5 meters. Also excavated was a large segment of the northern wall. There was also an elaborate entrance to the structure.

Heavy slabs in the structure suggest the remains of a floor. The corner of the structure is 8.1 meters from the entrance. The northeastern wing of the structure was of solid construction. It was 2.85 meters thick and was built from large boulders. The east wall of the structure was poorly preserved. The west wall measured at 1.10 meters wide. The south wall was in fair condition. The northwest corner of the structure had not been excavated yet. A Hellenistic floor was discovered along the south wall.

Two column posts were discovered. One was measured at 0.53 meters in diameter and 0.4 meter high. The other was 0.6 meter in diameter and 0.5 meter high.

research: ' Bethsaida' by Rami Arav and Richard Freund

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names of Jesus: Bread of Life

 names of Jesus: Bread of Life by ric gustafson

Our physical bodies need food. We are not just human bodies. We have souls and spirits that also need nourishment. We were not created just to eat, drink and work. We were created from and for love. 

The Bread of Life satisfies our soul hunger and our spiritual thirst. We crave the Bread of Life for nourishment. The Bread of Life is our daily bread. The Bread of Life meets our deepest needs. When we receive and believe, our hunger is satisfied. John 6 says I am the bread that gives life.

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

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names of Jesus: Branch

 names of Jesus: Branch by ric gustafson

The Branch reveals the fruit of the tree. The tree is the Father. The fruit of God is unchanging. Galatians 5 talks about the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit includes love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. 

The Branch was echoed in John 15. According to Isaiah 4, in that day the Branch shall be beautiful and glorious. The Branch has also been called the Vine. Those who yield to the Branch are offshoots. We need to follow the Branch's nature. The Holy Spirit produces the fruit of the Branch.

So who is the Branch?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of God: Beloved Son

 names of God: Beloved Son by ric gustafson

God the Father spoke about his Beloved Son. According to Matthew 3, God the Father talked about his Beloved Son whom he was well pleased. The Beloved Son was sent here by God the Father and he showed his true nature to us. 

The Beloved Son was divine. The Beloved Son was also human. The Beloved Son followed God the Father's call on his life. The Beloved Son was the ultimate expression of God's love. If we want to know what God the Father is like, we need to look at the Beloved Son.

So who is the Beloved Son?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of God: Word

 names of God: Word by ric gustafson

The Scriptures is the Word. According to John 1, In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God. The Word was God. What is powerful is the wisdom of the Word. The wisdom of God was already revealed through the Word. The Word is the message of God.

The Word is the true revelation of God. The Word is the living Word. The Word is a pure reflection of God.

So who is the Word?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Messiah page 3

 Messiah page 3 by ric gustafson

Andrew and Philip smiled as the Master approached.

" Master". Both hugged Jesus.

Jesus looked around. " Where is Nathanail?".

" At home sleeping". Philip grinned. " He lives nearby".

At one point, Lydia ran toward her new husband. " David what's keeping you?". Concern came over her face. " Come sit with me at the table".

" There will be no feast".

" No feast?" replied the new bride.

" There is no more wine".

" It'll be ok". Lydia tried to reassure her new husband. " We have plenty of food".

They walked back toward their guests.

" Tell the servants to delay the feast". Mary blocked their path. " I believe my son can help us".

Lydia looked at Mary. " He can?".

" Give me time to find him".

research help: ' The Messiah' by Marjorie Holmes

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