Daily Digest: Capstone Capsule

“Is this not the CARPENTER'S SON…” – Matthew 13:55a

We embrace Wisdom when we LEARN FROM the GREATEST, as He exemplified the value of work: “When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, “Where did this Man get this WISDOM and these mighty works! Is this not the CARPENTER’s son?” (Mt..13:54-55a). Mark 6:3a says “Is this not the CARPENTER?” Jesus worked as a carpenter before starting His ministry, dignifying humble work to God and to others. He began as a carpenter, but represents every worthy career, occupation, and profession. Here, He was also the diligent Teacher!

The teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ apply to all aspects of work, service, and life. He taught and mentored others through His words and actions, inspiring followers to serve with the same dedication. Moreover, the notion of “Jesus in the professions” refers to His various titles and characteristics found in the Bible that align with diverse professions and fields of study.

Here are fifteen examples of Jesus in the Professions – Fifteen Professional Names of Jesus:

To Archaeology, He is “The Beginning”: “In the Beginning was the Word…and the Word became flesh…” (John 1:1,14).

To Architecture, He is “The Chief Cornerstone”: “…Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone" (Ephesians 2: 20).

To Animal Science, He is “The Good Shepherd”: “I am the good shepherd….” (John 10:11).

To Botany, He is “The Tree of Life”: “To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God” (Rev.2:7).

To Food Science, He is “The Bread of Life”: “And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life…” (John 6:35a).

To Gardening, He is “The Rose of Sharon” (Song of Solomon 2: 1).

To the Intellectual, He is “The Wisdom of God”: “…Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:24)

To Medicine, He is “The Great Physician”: “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick” (Matthew 9:12b).

To Industrialists, He is “The great Supplier”: “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4: 19).

To the Judiciary, He is “The Righteous Judge” (Isaiah 11: 4)

To the Legal Profession, He is “The Mediator/ Advocate”: “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 2:5).

To the Military, He is the Man of War and the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).

To Publishing, He is “The Author”: “ looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrew 12: 2a).

To Royalty, He is the “King of kings”: “…He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords” (1Tim.6:15).

To Zoology, He is “The Lion of the Tribe of Judah” (Revelation 5:5).