“Names of Jesus,” Friend, April 2017
Names of Jesus
Have a happy and Christ-centered Easter!
Here’s an activity you or your family can do the week before Easter! Spend time each day learning about Jesus Christ by reading the scripture and filling in the name used in the verse. (You can check your answers below.) Then share one way you know Jesus loves you!
Day One: Mosiah 3:20
Jesus is our ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ and Redeemer. He saved, or “redeemed” us, from death and sin through the Atonement. Because of this, we have the chance to live with our Heavenly Parents again one day.
Day Two: Jarom 1:11
The name ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ means “the anointed.” This name for Jesus reminds us that He was the King the prophets and scriptures had taught about.
Day Three: Abraham 2:8
Before Jesus was born on earth, He was called ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____, the God of Israel. This name was so sacred that Jewish people didn’t say it out loud, but instead used other names like Adonai when talking about Him.
Day Four: Psalm 23:1–3
Jesus is the Good ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____. He loves us and wants to guide and protect us, just like a shepherd cares for his flocks.
Day Five: 2 Nephi 2:28
A ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ is a go-between person, or someone who helps solve problems between people. Because we all sin, we all need help to be able to live with God again. Jesus can help us with this problem! He “mediates” for us, giving us chances to change and have eternal life even though we make mistakes.
Day Six: Isaiah 40:28
Jesus is sometimes called the ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ because He helped make this beautiful earth for us, under the direction of Heavenly Father.
Day Seven: Isaiah 9:6
Jesus is the ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ of ____ ____ ____ ____ ____. Even when bad things happen, we can feel peace and hope by learning about Jesus and following His teachings. He loves every single person in this world—including you!
Happy Easter!
To celebrate, watch a video at Mormon.org about the names of Jesus Christ and learn the new song on page 16.