The Bible And The Name Michael Jackson
We have already looked at the mystique behind the name “Lisa Marie Presley” Michael Jackson’s former wife. See The Bible And The Name Lisa Marie Presley. Is there anything about the name of her former husband that should interest us? Many people treated Michael Jackson as a god. This is very unfortunate for there can only be one true God. No human can become God. Arguably even the name “Michael Jackson” lends itself to the idea of some sort of worship.
What does the name “Michael Jackson” mean? “Michael” is a Bible name. Some think that Michael in the Bible was just one of the chief angels in Heaven true a mistranslation in Dan. 10:13. Actually “Michael” is another name for “Jesus.” The very name means “Who is like God?” The three following quotations show that Michael in the Bible has to be Jesus and no orduinary angel or archangel:
Dan. 12:1 “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”
Jude 1:9 “Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.”
Rev. 12:7 “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.”
Note that “archangel” means “chief messenger.” That is a more accurate translation. The very word “angel’ means “messenger” so often when the word “messenger” is used translators write “angel.”
Now what about the name “Jackson?” “Jackson” is a combination of “Jack” and “son.” “Jack” is a nickname or variant of the name “John.” The name “John” means “:God’s gracious gift.” Was not Jesus “God’s gracious gift?” John 3:16 says that God gave Jesus for our sins. Jesus is the greatest gift.
Rom. 5:15 “But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.”
The word “son” is self-evident. “Jackson” really means “son of Jack” or “son of God’s gracious gift” or in the case of Jesus “God’s gracious gift – the son.”
Well, what about his middle name? Michael Jackson’s name has been given as “Joe” or “Joseph” at various times. Why was he given that name – Joseph? Well, he was named after his father Joseph Jackson. Jesus’ earthly “father" was named “Joseph” too.
Luke 3:23 “And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph ….”
So there we have a three-way parallel in Michael Joseph Jackson’s three names.
CAUTION
Rom. 1:25 warns about those “Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.”
(1) Michael Jackson was the King of Pop but Jesus Christ was the King of the Populace, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, King of the Universe.
(2) Michael Jackson was considered the King of Rock and Pop but God is our Rock (Psa. 18:2) and according to the Lord’s Prayer He is also our Pop! (Matt. 6:9).
(3) Michael Jackson has a son named “Prince” but Jesus is the Prince of Life (Acts 3:15).
(4) Michael Jackson did the moon-walk but Jesus Christ walks on the moon. In fact He made the moon!
(5) Michael Jackson made “Thriller” while Jesus made one hymn-writer write “All that thrills my soul is Jesus.” (Of course in a good way).
(6) Michael Jackson had all the moves but Jesus Christ moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.
(7) Both Michaels loved little children. (Mark 10:14) Jesus in the Bible blessed them.
(8) Michael Jackson died but Jesus who is called Michael died and rose again on the third day.
(9) Many claim that Michael Jackson was murdered. Jesus Christ was murdered. Guess who killed Jesus?
Rom. 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Isa. 53:6 “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
I guess based on that we are all smooth criminals. But Jesus made history and He will heal the world by changing the human nature of the would-be righteous. God wants to change all of us and take us to Heaven. Will you be there? You got to be there. It is bad and dangerous to put off making a decision for the real Michael – the one in the Bible. Make your decision now. This is it.
See also: The Bible And The Name Lisa Marie Presley
What does the name “Michael Jackson” mean? “Michael” is a Bible name. Some think that Michael in the Bible was just one of the chief angels in Heaven true a mistranslation in Dan. 10:13. Actually “Michael” is another name for “Jesus.” The very name means “Who is like God?” The three following quotations show that Michael in the Bible has to be Jesus and no orduinary angel or archangel:
Dan. 12:1 “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”
Jude 1:9 “Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.”
Rev. 12:7 “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.”
Note that “archangel” means “chief messenger.” That is a more accurate translation. The very word “angel’ means “messenger” so often when the word “messenger” is used translators write “angel.”
Now what about the name “Jackson?” “Jackson” is a combination of “Jack” and “son.” “Jack” is a nickname or variant of the name “John.” The name “John” means “:God’s gracious gift.” Was not Jesus “God’s gracious gift?” John 3:16 says that God gave Jesus for our sins. Jesus is the greatest gift.
Rom. 5:15 “But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.”
The word “son” is self-evident. “Jackson” really means “son of Jack” or “son of God’s gracious gift” or in the case of Jesus “God’s gracious gift – the son.”
Well, what about his middle name? Michael Jackson’s name has been given as “Joe” or “Joseph” at various times. Why was he given that name – Joseph? Well, he was named after his father Joseph Jackson. Jesus’ earthly “father" was named “Joseph” too.
Luke 3:23 “And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph ….”
So there we have a three-way parallel in Michael Joseph Jackson’s three names.
CAUTION
Rom. 1:25 warns about those “Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.”
(1) Michael Jackson was the King of Pop but Jesus Christ was the King of the Populace, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, King of the Universe.
(2) Michael Jackson was considered the King of Rock and Pop but God is our Rock (Psa. 18:2) and according to the Lord’s Prayer He is also our Pop! (Matt. 6:9).
(3) Michael Jackson has a son named “Prince” but Jesus is the Prince of Life (Acts 3:15).
(4) Michael Jackson did the moon-walk but Jesus Christ walks on the moon. In fact He made the moon!
(5) Michael Jackson made “Thriller” while Jesus made one hymn-writer write “All that thrills my soul is Jesus.” (Of course in a good way).
(6) Michael Jackson had all the moves but Jesus Christ moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.
(7) Both Michaels loved little children. (Mark 10:14) Jesus in the Bible blessed them.
(8) Michael Jackson died but Jesus who is called Michael died and rose again on the third day.
(9) Many claim that Michael Jackson was murdered. Jesus Christ was murdered. Guess who killed Jesus?
Rom. 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Isa. 53:6 “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
I guess based on that we are all smooth criminals. But Jesus made history and He will heal the world by changing the human nature of the would-be righteous. God wants to change all of us and take us to Heaven. Will you be there? You got to be there. It is bad and dangerous to put off making a decision for the real Michael – the one in the Bible. Make your decision now. This is it.
See also: The Bible And The Name Lisa Marie Presley