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Unveiling the Meanings of Names and Titles from Various Cultures and Religions

Explore the meanings behind women's, men's, and biblical names like Cara, Richard, and Ruth. Discover the profound significance of titles associated with Jesus, such as Shepherd and Prince of Peace. Delve into the rich history and symbolism of these names and titles.

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Unveiling the Meanings of Names and Titles from Various Cultures and Religions

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  1. Meaning of Names - Women Cara: Dear (Latin) Mandy (Amanda): Worthy of Love (Latin) Carley: Free (Scandinavian) Katherine: Pure (Greek) Koren: Maiden (Greek) Janet: God’s Gracious Gift (Hebrew) Lyn: Leader or Lion-Like (Welsh) Kim: Noble or Brave (English) Brenda:Sword Blade (German) Hedie (Hedy): Woman of great beauty & intelligence. Great cook & wife of great and handsome hunter ACTUALLY ‘Hedie’ means ‘War Girl’ (German)

  2. Meaning of Names - Men Richard: Strong Ruler (German) Shawn: God is Gracious (Irish) Dana: God is my judge (English) Jerry (Gerald): Spear Warrior (German/Teutonic) Toby: The Lord is Good (Hebrew) Robert: Famed-Bright (English) Kenneth: Handsome (Gaelic) Randy: Wolf Shield (English) Charles: Strong (German) Scott: Strong, smart, handsome, famous, good, funny, great spear chucker, tough guy, Chuck Norris-like man. ACTUALLY ‘Scott’ means – ‘Man from Scotland’

  3. Biblical Names & Meanings Ruth: Friend or Compassionate Friend Peter: Stone or Rock Jeremiah: Yahweh is uplifted Jezebel: Where is the Prince? Isaiah: The Lord is Salvation Noah: Rest - Comfort Timothy: Honoring God

  4. Week Six: Old Testament Names and Titles of Jesus

  5. The LORD of the OT is Jesus YHWH: Hebrew Tetragrammaton (four letters) for Yahweh Appears 5,321 times in the Old Testament

  6. John 1:1-3, 14 1. In the beginning was the word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2. He was with God in the beginning. 3. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 14. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

  7. Jesus IS the YHWH Isaiah 40:3 Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, “Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God. Mark 1:3 He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!’

  8. Jesus IS the YHWH cont… Joel 2:32 ‘But everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.’ Acts 2:16-21 16 “No, what you see was predicted long ago by the prophet Joel…”21 “But everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.’ Romans 10:13 – Paul quotes this same sentence from the book of Joel

  9. Power In the Name of Jesus Jeremiah 10:6-7 - No one is like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power. We Bear the Name of Jesus Jeremiah 14:9b - You are among us, O LORD, and we bear your name; do not forsake us!

  10. Jesus is Our King Zechariah 14:9And the LORD will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one LORD – his name alone will be worshipped. Jesus Christ is our King Now and Forever • We submit to His rule in our lives • We trust Him with our lives Romans 6:16 – Who will you become a servant of?

  11. Jesus is Our Rock & Fortress Psalms 31:3 Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. • He is our ‘constant’ in times of confusion and chaos • He defends us from falsehoods and lies Jesus is our foundation of truth!

  12. Jesus is a Man of Sorrows Isaiah 53:3He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. • Immanuel ‘God with us’. Jesus came down and experienced suffering as we do • He intercedes for us with the Father and has compassion on us He feels and understands our pain

  13. Other Names of Jesus Beloved Son Shepherd Everlasting Root of Jesse Almighty Branch of Righteousness The Lord of Glory Living Bread Everlasting Living Water Creator The Great Light Alpha and Omega Prince of Peace Commander Hope of His People Servant Precious Stone Lamb of God The Consolation of Israel Bridegroom Wonderful Counselor Righteous Judge Lion of Judah

  14. Jesus is our Salvation Matthew 1:21 – And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus (Yeshua) – for he will save his people from their sins The name of Jesus means ‘Salvation’ Isaiah 12:2 - Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD God is my strength and song. And He has become my salvation.

  15. “I Am” – Mark Schultz

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