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

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of the name Jesus as revealed in Matthew 1:21.

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Tolliver

Topics covered

• scripture
• Christianity
• salvation
• name of Jesus
• biblical interpretation

Keywords

• Matthew
• Jesus
• salvation
• Yeshua
• scripture

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Books & works: Matthew

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