There is something about that Name ∙

There is something about that Name ∙

You are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins – Matthew 1:21

Matthew 1:20-25

 20 An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.

 21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

 22 All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet:

 23 “Behold! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”

 24 When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.

 25 But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.

In the 21st century, a child is born every second. At the beginning of the twentieth century, popular baby names were John and Mary. But my, how things have changed in the century that followed. These days, you are more apt to run into an Emma or a Jayden.

Top Names of 2015

Male

Noah Liam Mason Jacob William Ethan James Alexander Michael Benjamin

Female

Emma Olivia Sophia Ava Isabella Mia Abigail Emily Charlotte Harper

Top Names of 2000

Male

Jacob Michael Matthew Joshua Christopher Nicholas Andrew Joseph Daniel Tyler

Female

Emily Hannah Madison Ashley Sarah Alexis Samantha Jessica Taylor Elizabeth

Top Names of 1950

Male

John James Robert William Michael David Richard Thomas Charles Gary

Female

Linda Mary Patricia Barbara Susan Maria Sandra Nancy Deborah Kathleen

Top Names of 1900

Male

John William James George Charles Joseph Frank Henry Robert Harry

Female

Mary Helen Anna Margaret Ruth Elizabeth Marie Rose Florence Bertha

Top Name of 4 B.C.

Jesus

Naming your baby is one of the most enjoyable and important choices you make as an expecting or new parent. Some parents have names in mind before their children are born, others choose a name after the child is born.

In the Scriptures, many babies are named by their birth fathers. Their names are often descriptive of something that they will do or become. Many times, the Father intervenes and provides a name for the child. In Biblical times, no technology was available to determine if the baby would be a boy or a girl. The Father, of course, knew while the child was still in the womb (Jeremiah 1:5). Here’s a short list of people to whom the Father gave their names: Ishmael – (Genesis 16:11), Isaac – (Genesis 17:19), Solomon – (1 Chronicles 22:9), Josiah – (1 King 13:2), and John the Baptist – (Luke 1:13).

But the most all-important name was the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:21).

“There’s Something About That Name” is a phrase taken from a popular gospel song by that name. Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote it to honor the name of Jesus. His name emphasizes His power, peace, and salvation. It’s often used in prayer, worship, or discussions about faith to express reverence and respect for Him.

REFLECT & PRAY

Every person’s name is special. The Father personally names some people according to His purposes. Before we were conceived and came into this world, the Father already knew our name. But there’s more. He doesn’t just know our names; we are so important to Him, and He has written them in the palms of His hands.

I have written your name on the palms of my hands (Isaiah 49:16).

Father thank You for inviting me into Your Forever Family. I am honored to bow my knee before the Lord Jesus Christ.

INSIGHT

The name Jesus involves a fascinating wordplay. It is derived from the Hebrew word Yasha, meaning “deliver or rescue.” It has two spellings in the Old Testament: Yeshua and its longer form, Yehoshua. It is also related to the name Joshua. It was translated into Greek as Iesous.

The basic meaning of the word is simply “Savior.” In Psalm 67:2, the people pray that the Father’s saving power might be known among all the nations.

Psalms 67:2 May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among all nations.

The Hebrew word translated as saving power is Yeshua. Yeshua is the Father’s saving power through which salvation comes to all who receive it. The Lord Jesus Christ is the saving power of God. He was given His Hebrew name, Yeshua, directly by the Father. He sent an angel to Joseph in a dream.

Matthew 1:21 You are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

The clause, “You are to name him Jesus,” is better rendered as an imperative: “You will have a son; you must name him Jesus” (UBS). His name had a special meaning. He was the son of David, the Messiah of Israel, the saving power of God. One day, He would be the final king of Israel and sit on David’s throne.

Luke 1:26-33

 26 God Sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee,

 27 to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David.

 28 Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!”

 29 Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.

 30 “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God!”

 31 “You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.”

 32 “He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.”

 33 “And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!”

But there’s more.

The Father gave His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, the highest place of honor. His name is above all other names. One day, every knee will bow before the name of Jesus. Everyone will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Philippians 2:9-11

 9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,

 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

There is something about that Name! Yeshua is the Father’s saving power of God through which salvation comes to all who receive Him as Savior and Lord.  

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