Monday, March 13, 2017

The Name of Jesus

A song based on Zechariah 6:9-15, which reads

"The word of the Lord came to me: 'Take silver and gold from the exiles Heldai, Tobijah and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon. Go the same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. Take the silver and gold and make a crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jozadak. Tell him this is what the Lord Almighty says: "Here is the man whose name is the Branch, and he will branch out from his place and build the temple of the Lord. It is he who will build the temple of the Lord, and he will be clothed with majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he will be a priest on his throne. And there will be harmony between the two." The crown will be given to Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah and Hen son of Zephaniah as a memorial in the temple of the Lord. Those who are far away will come and help to build the temple of the Lord, and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the Lord your God.'"

Here, Joshua represents Jesus. The names are indistinguishable in Aramaic, and both have the same meaning: God is Salvation. Praise Jesus, who has all the qualities mentioned in this passage.

Verse 1
Jesus is the Builder of the Temple
Jesus left His glory to be my Priest
Jesus is the Branch who was raised up
Shepherd for the lost and wandering sheep

Chorus
Jesus is the Priest
Jesus is the Sacrifice
Jesus is the song I sing
Full of joy and peace
Full of all His life
Jesus is my only King

Verse 2
Take my heart and let it be Your temple
Welcomed in Your glory, I need no other Priest
Send me as a branch to raise You up
And carry Your heart to the other sheep (chorus)


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