What's in a name

 

What’s in a name

 

          Going to do the blog a little differently.  In the 90’s I was introduced to the band Petra.  The name means “rock”.  A few years ago I learned the band was formed by guys meeting for Bible studies while in college.  Bob Hartman the lead guitarist wrote a great majority of the songs and they were born from Bible studies.  Though she doesn’t remember it my sister introduced me to the cd Beyond Belief.  Which I still own and listen to.  There’s a question Jesus asked the disciples and anytime I’ve ever read this portion of scripture I come back to this song Mr. Hartman wrote.  I looked up the lyrics and the second scriptures are the basis for the song.  So I’m going to give you the question, the song lyrics and the final verses and then links to go with the music for this blog.  I said it would be a little different but again there are no instruction books for Bible study blogs. 

 

Matthew 16:13-16

 

          “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’  They replied ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’  ‘But what about you?’  he asked.  ‘Who do you say that I am?’  Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.’” 

“Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Philippians 2: 9-10

Some men called Him Rabbi, good teacher, nothing more
The Son of just a carpenter who taught along the shore
Some men called Him Master, Elijah come again
Some left their nets to follow Him to learn to fish for men
Some say He's Messiah, I Am, who's always been
The Baptist called Him Lamb of God who takes away our sin

What's in a name that the demons flee
What's in a name that the captives go free
What's in a name that every knee should bow
In the name of Jesus, name above all names
There is power and glory, forever and ever
Forever and ever

Some said Son of David returning to His throne
Some said He's the Son of Man with origin unknown
And one said He's the Son of God, the Rock on which we stand
The Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end

No other name can sound so sweet
No other name is so complete
No other name can bring release
The Mighty God, the Prince of Peace”

 

 

Philippians 2:9-11

 

          “Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.” 

 

 

 

 

God and King by Sandi Patty

 

No other name by Sandi Patty

 

Alpha and Omega by Gaither Vocal Band

 

What’s in a name by Petra

 

Your great name by Natalie Grant