1. A New Name Represents a New Authority

7a The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; Daniel 1:7a

42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter). John 1:42

8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. Luke 5:8, 11

19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

2. A New Name Represents a New Identity

26 After this, his brother came out, with his hand grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. Genesis 25:26

36a Esau said, “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob? This is the second time he has taken advantage of me: He took my birthright, and now he’s taken my blessing!” Genesis 27:36a

28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” Genesis 32:28

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthian 5:17

3. A New Name Represents a New Purpose

45 Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-Panea Genesis 41:45

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Philippians 2:13

17b I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. Revelation 2:17b