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A Spotlight on the Scriptures: Matthew, The Name That Saves


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This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Matthew 1:21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 

Jesus—that name isn’t just a label, it’s a mission statement. It’s the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua, or Joshua, which means “The Lord saves.” And when the angel spoke to Joseph, he didn’t just give a name—he gave a revelation. “You shall call His name Jesus,” the angel said, “for He shall save His people from their sins.”

That name tells the whole story. It tells us why He came. Not to entertain. Not to impress. Not to build an empire. But to save. To rescue. To redeem. To snatch souls from the grip of hell and bring them into the arms of grace.

So every time you say “Jesus,” you’re declaring deliverance. You’re announcing salvation. You’re calling on the One who came down through forty-two generations, wrapped Himself in flesh, and walked into the world with heaven’s agenda on His shoulders.

Jesus—the Lord saves.

Not might save. Not could save. Not hopes to save. He shall save. That’s power. That’s promise. That’s purpose.

This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures 

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