Counting Down to Christmas with 25 Names of Jesus
I can’t think of a better way to kick off Christmas than with 25 names of Jesus! Advent calendars are one of my favorite things about Christmas! Especially one that includes names of Jesus. After all, the anticipation of Christmas is almost as exciting as the actual day.
As a kid, we had a handmade felt banner that hung vertically on the inside of our front door. There were two rows of Hershey Kisses tied with yarn. Every day my brother and I would pull off our piece of chocolate after school. I can remember running inside to grab my piece. It was so fun.
Christmas Tradition of Counting Down the Days
That tradition continued with my own kids, and Hershey Kisses! We had a little fancier felt hanging that my mom got for the kids. It had little pockets numbered with the countdown. By the time the third kid arrived, we could barely squeeze all the Kisses in each pocket. But no one cared. It was all about the countdown.
My mom is helping to continue that tradition for her great-grand kids. She just got them a cute felt wall hanging, similar to the one we had but with slightly bigger pockets. I imagine my daughter will also place Kisses in the pockets. They are everyone’s favorite.
Simple & Meaningful Advent
Do you think our Advent countdown tradition is a bit simplistic. I suppose it is. No sliding drawers on a big wooden house. Or cute numbered sacks strung across the mantle. It would be so easy for me to get really extravagant with the countdown, even for me as an adult. Why not?
But that sets me up for overspending. Also, it is added stress as the Advent gifts become more than a piece of candy. So for me, I’ve always kept it simple. That’s why I made these Names of Jesus Advent cards. It was strictly for selfish reasons.
Counting Down with Names of Jesus
I created a set of advent cards that feature the 25 Names of Jesus. This year I will be gone most of the month of December. There is a new grandson on his way is December. So, the cards are coming with me. I can focus on a name of Jesus each day and reflect on the verse that goes with it.
25 Names of Jesus
So here they are. I love having the scripture references too. Feel free to add these to your own advent in a creative way. You can also grab the printable download in the shop. They make 4 x 4 inch cards. I’m planning on tucking one in the Christmas tree each day. It would also be fun to clip them on a string across the fireplace or on a wall.
1. Son of God
And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called Holy – Son of God.” –Luke 1:35
2. Son of Man
I saw in the night visions,
and behold, with the clouds of heaven
there came one like a son of man,
and he came to the Ancient of Days
and was presented before him.
And to him was given dominion
and glory and a kingdom,
that all peoples, nations, and languages
should serve him;
his dominion is an everlasting dominion,
which shall not pass away,
and his kingdom one
that shall not be destroyed. –Daniel 7:13-14
3. The Way
Jesus said to him, ” I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
4. Bread of Life
Jesus said to them, ” I am the bread of life: whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. –John 6:35
5. Man of Sorrows
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces; he was despised and we esteemed him not. -Isaiah 53:3
6. Redeemer
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. –Ephesians 1:7
7. I Am
Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am. –John 8:58
8. Morning Star
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and descendant of David, the bright morning star. -Revelation 22:16
9: The Good Shepherd
“I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. ” –John 10:14-15
10. The Gate
“I am the gate;whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out,and find pasture. –John 10:9
11. Cornerstone
So this is what the Sovereign Lord says,
“Behold, I lay a stone in Zion,
a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation:
the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.” – Isaiah 28:16
12. The Word
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. –John 1:1
13. Prince of Peace
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government will be on his shoulders,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
14. Light of the World
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” –John 8:12
15. Emmanuel
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call him Emmanuel. –Isaiah 7:14
16. Servant
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. –Mark 10:45
17. Horn of Salvation
I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. –Psalm 18:1-2
18. Messiah
One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah”(which means Christ.) –John 1:40-41
19. Prophet
And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people.” –Luke 24:19
20. King of the Jews
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,”Where is he who has been born Kind of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” –Matthew 2:1-2
21. Lamb of God
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said,” Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! ” –John 1:29
22. Mediator
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ. –1 Timothy 2:5
23. Savior
For unto you is born this in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. –Luke 2:11
24. Jesus
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. –Matthew 1:21
25. Glory of the Lord
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
and all flesh shall see it together,
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. -Isaiah 40:5
Celebrating the Names of Jesus
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season. And, may these verses help you embrace the true reason we celebrate Christmas, the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. If you decide to grab the printable version, be sure and print off a few extra sets. Then, gift them to others this Christmas season. Check out the 25 Names of Jesus ornament collection, too.
Head over to our Free Printables page for more inspiration. For all my printables, I recommend Hammerhill Premium Color Copy Cover paper, 80lb. It has a nice smooth finish and is a little thicker. Printing turns out great.
That’s all I got for now!
You are precious in His sight,
