👑 Luke 2:10-11 | Three Titles

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Yesterday, we looked at what the words meant. Today, we’ll look at the titles given to Jesus by angels!

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And the _____ ____ __ ____, “____ ___, for behold, _ ______ ___ _____ ____ of _____ ___ that will be ___ ___ ___ _______.

For ____ ___ __ ____ ___ ___ in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:10-11

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CONTEXT 📕

Today, let’s look at the titles used by the angels in their announcement and explore mean for your walk with Jesus.

These three titles — Savior, Christ, and Lord — appear together only once in the entire New Testament. And it’s right here in this moment. Let’s take each title one by one.

1. Jesus is Savior

In the ancient world, the word for Savior (sōtēr) didn’t just mean “one who forgives sins.” It meant rescuer, deliverer, and liberator.

Political leaders used the title for themselves. Caesar was called “Savior of the world.” Rulers claimed they could bring peace, security, and flourishing.
But their “salvation” always came at the cost of someone else’s suffering.

Luke shows us how Jesus brings a different kind of salvation.

The true Savior doesn’t enter seated on a throne but lying in a manger. He brings a salvation that’s deeper and wider than any empire could offer:

Salvation — biblically speaking — is wholeness, restoration, liberation, and eternal life. Jesus doesn’t just save souls. He puts the world back together, piece by piece.

2. Jesus is Christ

“Christ” (Christos) means Anointed One.

For centuries, God’s people waited for a king in David’s line who would restore justice, heal the land, end oppression, and reign with righteousness.

Luke has already hinted at this in chapter 1:

This baby in Bethlehem is the long-awaited King, but He wasn’t the King everyone expected.

The people wanted a political King who would free them from Rome’s oppression. But God knew what they (and we) actually needed - freedom from sin’s reign.

We often think we know what we need, but God knows better.

Jesus didn't come to give you the kingdom you wanted — He came to give you the kingdom you desperately need.

3. Jesus is Lord

This is the most explosive title of them all.

“Lord” (Kyrios) is the same word the Greek Old Testament used to translate God’s personal name — YHWH. To call Jesus Kyrios is to say:

Luke wants you to feel the wonder: The God who thundered on Sinai
is now crying in a manger. The One who commanded angels is now surrounded by shepherds.

The Lord of heaven has stepped into our world not with a booming voice, but with a soft heartbeat.

When we put all three titles together, we realize Luke is walking us through the whole gospel:

This is where the gospel becomes personal — the Savior, Christ, and Lord is not just born into the world, but unto you.

The shepherds heard these three titles and went "with haste" to find this child (Luke 2:16).

Here's the question that matters: Which title do you struggle to embrace?

Jesus is Savior. Do you actually believe you need rescuing? Or are you still trying to save yourself—working harder, performing better, convinced you can fix your own brokenness?

Jesus is Christ. Do you trust His way over your plans? Or do you keep second-guessing the King, convinced you know better than He does about what you need?

Jesus is Lord. Have you submitted everything to Him? Or are you still holding back—keeping your finances, your relationships, your future just out of His reach?

The incarnation isn't an invitation to partial surrender. God did not partially give Himself up for you.

The Christmas story is an invitation to recommit your everything to King Jesus.

🙏 Pray

Jesus, You are my Savior, my Christ, and my Lord. Help me embrace you fully as who you are. I don’t want to hold anything back from you. I need you to rescue me. I need you to be my King. You know better than I do about what’s best for me. I trust you, God. Amen.

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And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:10-11