Jesus Of Nazareth!

Luke chapter 18 verse 37: And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

Introduction: What's the big deal about the phrase: Jesus of Nazareth, in the Bible?

It's a statement of declaration, John 1:45:

Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

It's the seal of identification, Matthew 26:71:

And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

It's the stamp of authority, Mark 1:24:

Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of god.

It's a signal of hope, Mark 10:47:

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus thou son of David, have mercy on me.

It's the scene of resurrection, Mark 16:6:

And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

It's a story of history, Luke 24:19:

And he saith unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before god and all the people.

It's the saying of ownership, John 18:5:

They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

It's a sign of royalty, John 19:19:

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.

It's the sermon of redemption, Acts 2:22:

Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of god among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know.

It's a stumblingblock for the unbelievers, Acts 6:14:

For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.

It's the spiritual basis for powerful ministry, Acts 10:38:

How god anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

It's the salvation decision which every soul is faced with, What will I do with Jesus? Acts 22:8:

And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.

Conclusion: It's the standard of reckoning for righteous living, Acts 26:9:

I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.