Fruitful Living
The names of Christ Jesus
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the Head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him – Colossians 1:15-19
The Lord Jesus Christ shed His blood on the Cross of Calvary to save us from sin and its consequences. We need to know Him as He is described in Scripture, so that our worship of Him will be sincere and fulfilling.
1. To the artist, He is the One altogether lovely – Songs of Solomon 5:16.
2. To the architect, He is the Chief Cornerstone – 1 Peter. 2:6.
3. To the astronomer, He is the Sun of righteousness – Malachi 4:2.
4. To the baker, He is the Bread of life – John. 6:35.
5. To the banker, He is the Hidden Treasure – Matthew 13:44
6. To the builder, He is the Sure Foundation –Isaiah 28:16.
7. To the carpenter, He is the Door (John 10:7).
8. To the doctor, He is the Great Physician –Jeremiah 8:22.
9. To the educator,He is the New and Living way- Hebrew10:20.
10.To the farmer, He is the Sower and the Lord of harvest –
Luke 10:2.
11. In Revelations 22:13, He is the Alpha and Omega.
12. In Isaiah 9:6, He is theCounsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and
the Prince of Peace
13. In Daniel 7:9, He is the Ancient of Days
14. In Colossians 1:15, He is the Invisible God and the First born over all
creation
15. In Hebrews 1:2, He is the Heir of all things
16. In Revelations 19:13, He is the Word of God
17. In Ephesians 1:6, He is the Beloved
18. In John 3:16, He is the Only Begotten Son
19. In John 20:28, He is God
20. In John 8:58, He is the I AM
21. In Luke 1:78, He is the Dayspring
22. In 2 Corinthians 9:15, He is the Indescribable Gift
23. In Daniel 9:25, He is the Anointed One (The Messiah)
24. In Matthew 1:1, He is Son of David
25. In Isaiah 11: 1, He is the Branch that bears Fruits
26. In Isaiah 53:1, He is the Arm of the Lord
27. In Genesis 3:15, He is the Offspring of the Woman
28. In Luke 2:12, He is the Baby
29. In Matthew 1:21, He is Jesus
30. In Matthew 1:23, He is Emmanuel
30. In Mark 1:24, He is the Holy One
32. In Luke 2:43, He is the Boy Jesus
33. In Mark 6:3, He is a Brother
34. In Matthew 2:23, He is the Nazarene
35. In Mark6:3, He is the Carpenter
36. In John 4:9, He is a Jew
37. In Luke 23:6, He is a Galilean
38. In 1Timothy 2:5-6, He is a Man
39. In Matthew 20:28, He is the Son of Man
40. In Matthew 21:11, He is the Prophet
41. In John 3:2, He is the Teacher
42. In Luke4:23, He is the Physician
43. In Matthew 12:18, He is a Servant
44. In John 1:41, He is the Christ
45. In Isaiah 53:3, He is the Man of Sorrows
46. In John 20:16, He is Rabboni
47. In Genesis 49:10, He is Shiloh
48. In Numbers 24:17, He is a Star and the Sceptre
49. In Job 19:25, He is the Redeemer
50. In Songs of Solomon 2:1, He is the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the
Valley
51. In Isaiah 11:10, He is the Banner of the People
52. In Isaiah 55:4, He is the Leader and Commander
53. In Jeremiah 23:6, He is the Lord Our Righteousness
54. In Haggai 2:7, He is the Desire of All Nations
55. In Zechariah 9:9, He is King
56. In Malachi 3:1, He is the Messenger of the Covenant
57. In Malachi 4:2, He is the Sun of Righteousness
58. In Matthew 11:19, He is a Friend
59. In Luke 1:69, He is the Horn of Salvation
60. In John 1:29, He is the Lamb of God
61. In John 4:10, He is the Living Water
62. In John 4:42, He is the Saviour
63. In Acts 10:42, He is the Judge
64. In 1 Corinthians 5:7, He is Our Passover
65. In 1 Corinthians 10:4, He is the Rock
66. In 1 Corinthians 15:45, He is the Last Adam
67. In Ephesians 2:20, He is the Chief Cornerstone
68. In Ephesians 4:15, He is our Head
69. In Ephesians 5:23, He is the Head of the Church
70. In Philippians 2:11, He is Lord
71. In Colossians 3:11, He is All in All
72. In 1 Timothy 1:1, He i Hope
72. In 1 Timothy 1:1, He is our Hope
73. In 1 Timothy 2:5-6, He is the Mediator and Ransom
74. In 1Timothy 6:15, He is the Blessed and Only Potentate (King of Kings
and Lord of Lords)
75. In Hebrews 2:10, He is the Pioneer of our Salvation
76. In Hebrews 3:1, He is the Apostle of our Profession
77. In Hebrews 6:20, He is our High Priest
78. In Hebrews 7:22, He is the Guarantee of a Better Covenant
79. In Hebrews 12:2, He is the Pioneer of our Faith
80. In 1 Peter 1:1, He is Jesus Christ
81. In 1 Peter 2:25, He is the Overseer
82. In 1 John 2:1, He is our Advocate
83. In 1 John 2:2, He is the Atoning Sacrifice
84. In Revelations 3:14, He is Amen, Faithful and true Witness
85. In Revelations 5:5, He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah
86. In John 6:35, He is the Bread of Life
87. In John 8:12, He is the Light of the World
88. In John 10:9, He is the Door
89. In John 10:11, He is the Good Shepherd
90. In John 11:25, He is the Resurrection and the Life
91. In John 14:6, He is the Way, the Truth and the Life
92. In John 15:1, He is the True Vine
93. In Revelation 1:8, He is the Almighty
94. In Revelations 1:18, He is the Living One
95. In Revelations 22:16, He is the Root and the Offspring of David and the
Bright Morning Star
May you be led by the Holy Spirit to receive Christ as your Lord and personal saviour and also rededicate your life according to John 1:12-13; Psalm 51 : 1 – 12
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By Dr Joyce Aryee, the author
Satan tempts Jesus with the offer of rulership over all the kingdoms of the world, a proposal that Jesus rejects. This could be viewed as an appeal for material wealth, possessions and power.
Jesus’ kingdom in this age is not a worldly kingdom. Throughout His ministry, Jesus would refuse to seek a kingdom for Himself by the worldly methods of compromise, earthly power, political maneuvering, external violence or personal popularity.
Jesus’ kingdom is a spiritual one, established in the hearts of His people, who have also refused to follow the ungodly ways of the world. As a heavenly kingdom,
- It is gained through suffering, self – denial, humility and meekness – the opposite of how worldly people pursue power;
- It requires surrendering ourselves as living and holy sacrifices completely devoted and obedient to God and His purposes; Romans 12:1 – Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
- It involves a battle against Satan, sin, temptation and evil using spiritual weapons. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. – Ephesians 6:10-20.
- It means resisting conformity to the beliefs, behaviours and lifestyles that are common in the world. Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. – 1 John 2:15-17
Satan’s appeal to worship Him was an attempt to get Jesus to take a quick route to a world domination – to avoid the humility and sufferings that would lead to Jesus’ death on the cross. This is to say, the devil was trying to get Jesus to lay aside His entire purpose for coming to earth. Christ’s willingness to face all the difficulties that lay ahead is an example to all believers. He taught us that there are no shortcuts to fulfilling God’s perfect purposes for our lives, no matter how tempting the options may seem.
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By Rev. Dr Joyce Aryee
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Preparing for Ramadan through the month of Sha‘ban
THE month of Sha‘ban, which precedes Ramadan, serves as a spiritual training ground. The Prophet (s.a.w.) devoted significant attention to this month, fasting frequently and encouraging heightened acts of worship. ‘Aishah (r.a.) narrated:
“I did not see the Messenger of Allah complete fasting in any month except Ramadan, and I did not see him fast more in any month than in Sha‘ban.” (Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim)
During Sha‘ban, Muslims are encouraged to:
• Observe optional fasts,
• Increase Qur’anic recitation,
• Engage in charitable deeds (ṣadaqah),
• Strengthen community bonds and service.
These acts gradually condition both the body and soul for the rigours and blessings of Ramadan.
Scholarly guidance and community sensitisation
Across Muslim communities, scholars and religious leaders organise lectures, workshops, sermons, and media engagements to educate the Ummah about Ramadan. These initiatives address:
• The jurisprudence (fiqh) of fasting,
• The obligation to make up missed fasts from previous years,
• The ethical conduct expected during Ramadan,
• The spiritual, social, and health benefits of fasting.
Modern studies have also affirmed that fasting, when properly observed, contributes to improved self-discipline, metabolic balance, and emotional regulation—findings that align with Islamic teachings on moderation and self-control.
The role of parents and families in Ramadan preparation
Preparation begins at home. Parents play a vital role in nurturing a Ramadan-conscious environment by:
• Encouraging children and young adults to try voluntary fasts,
• Training family members to wake up for Tahajjud (night prayers),
• Establishing regular family supplications and Qur’an reading sessions.
Such practices help instill lifelong spiritual habits and strengthen family unity through shared worship.
By Imam Alhaji Saeed Abdulai
