The meaning of His name – Jesus / Emmanuel
Matthew 1:21-23
21 And she will have a Son, and you shall name him Jesus (meaning ‘Savior’), “for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 This will fulfill God’s message through his prophets—
23 ‘Listen! The virgin shall conceive a child! She shall give birth to a Son, and he shall be called “Emmanuel” (meaning “God is with us”).
From that moment in time, these pure names echo with profound significance: Jesus, a name that rolls off the tongue in English; Yeshua, a melody of the heart in Hebrew; and Emmanuel, a Hebrew name that declares that God is with us.
Each name is a word woven into the promise of divine prophecy.
Redemption of the Firstborn
The firstborn son—the cherished jewel of the family. He walks with a weight of honor, with the responsibilities and privileges given to him. But this honor is not without its cost. According to the Old Testament, the firstborn is a sacred gift set apart for the Lord. It is a divine calling, and only through grace can he be redeemed by his parents, a ceremony declared in (Exodus 13:13).
In the Book of Luke, Chapter Two
Mary and Joseph entered the Temple to present the baby Jesus in obedience to God’s will.
Simeon was there and took the child in his arms, praising God. Simeon’s name means “God has heard.” (How amazing is that?)
“Lord,” he said, “now I can die content! For I have seen him as you promised me, I would. I have seen the Savior you have given to the world.
From the moment of His redemption, a beautiful truth unfolds: at the breath of His life, He is redeemed by His earthly parents, and at the twilight of His existence, He stands alone as the Redeemer of all humanity.
The Hebrew word for firstborn, bechor (בְּכוֹר), resonates deeply. It is drawn from the root BKR (בכר), meaning “early.” When the Apostle Paul proclaims that Jesus is the “firstborn of all creation,” he unveils a truth as ancient as time. First, at the beginning of creation, God’s ❤️heart was already beating for us when the stars were flung into the heavens and the earth was spun into being. His plan for humanity was always pointing toward Christ’s glorious arrival.
In this name—Jesus, Yeshua—we find not just a name but a promise. A promise that from the first ray of light, God had a plan, and it was you and me at the center of His love.❤️
