ADVENTure Day 7

Hello my name is

What is your nickname?

Have you always had the same nickname?  Or has it changed throughout your life?

People call me Stretch and Stolpe now.  But I’ve also been called The Reverend, Stain, and Pope.

Nicknames are an interesting thing.  They are part of our identity.  Sometimes the names are good, and sometimes the nicknames carry a negative meaning.

Advent is all about the coming of our Savior – Jesus Christ.  If you read through the Bible, He is marked with several names.  I’m not sure they would be called nicknames, but they are definitely markers of His identity.

The prophet Isaiah gives us a glimpse into some of His names.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6

Knowing Jesus’ names helps us to better understand who He is.

ADVENTure Activity:  Make a list of the names and attributes of Jesus Christ.  Share your list in the comments.

ADVENTure Question:  What is your nickname(s)?  How did you get the nickname?