Names give us identity, but can also signify our character, and the name of our Lord is above all names. We call Him Jesus, the English translation of the Hebrew name, Yeshua, which means "God saves." When the angel came to Mary, He told her she'd have a son and to call Him Jesus because … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
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What’s in a Name?
Mary didn't choose her baby's name; God told her to call him Jesus because He was Immanuel, "God with us" (Isaiah 7:14). He came to be the Savior of the world by giving His life so our sins would be forgiven, and then raising from the grave to give us eternal life with Him. The … Continue reading What’s in a Name?