What’s in a name? In our culture, though we may try to give a name to our child that suits him or her or what we want them to one day be like; mostly our names only serve to distinguish us apart from one another. Not so in Biblical times, particularly in the Old Testament. A name indicated the character and attributes of a person. Jesus’ numerous and varied Old Testament names: Messiah, Commander of the Lord’s army, Counselor and Prince of Peace, Servant, Man of Sorrows, Rock, Lamb, and more were of great importance because the name comprehended in itself all that God is. When we come to know and understand the names and titles given to Jesus, we have a better understanding of His role in our life.