MAX LUCADO’S CHRISTMAS
"Just Call Me Jesus"
with Max Lucado
Many of the names in the Bible that refer to our Lord are nothing less than palatial and august: Son of God, The Lamb of God, The Light of the World, The Resurrection and the Life, The Bright and Morning Star, He that Should Come, Alpha and Omega.
But there is one name which recalls a quality of the Master that bewildered and compelled those who knew Him. It reveals a side of Him that, when recognized, is enough to make you fall on your face. It is not too small, nor is it too grand. It is a name that fits like the shoe fit Cinderella’s foot: Jesus.
In Jesus' biography, it’s His most common name — used almost six hundred times. And a common name it was. Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, Jeshua, and Jehoshua — all familiar Old Testament names. There were at least five high priests known as Jesus. The writings of the historian Josephus refer to about twenty people called Jesus.
The New Testament speaks of Jesus Justus, the friend of Paul, and the sorcerer of Paphos is called Bar-Jesus. Some manuscripts give Jesus as the first name of Barabbas, who was released by Pontius Pilot. “Which would you like me to release to you — Jesus Barabbas or Jesus called the Messiah?”
In this special Christmas presentation by Max Lucado, we'll hear how the divine Jesus and the human Jesus can impact our daily lives.
About our presenter...
Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him.
Max’s books have sold more than 150 million copies in over 50 languages worldwide. He published On the Anvil, his first trade book, in 1985. His 46th trade book, What Happens Next, was released in August 2024. Max’s books regularly appear on bestseller lists, including The New York Times.
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday (men and women)
December 19, 2024
or
Friday (men only, please)
December 20, 2024
Times: 7:00—8:00 a.m.
Location
Thursdays: online only
Zoom participation for Thursday: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89617364582.
Meeting ID: 896 1736 4582; Call in number if needed: 301-715-8592
Fridays: In-Person and Online participation available!
In-Person Location: Third Floor Management Offices, Tysons Corner Center Mall (near Nordstroms)
Zoom participation for Friday: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89240518912
Call in number: (301) 715-8592.
Meeting ID: 892 4051 8912
Cost: FREE, but please register